The 42nd Stitch Podcast: Recent Episodes
42nd Stitch Kevin
The intersection of knitting and theatre, where Kevin hosts a podcast featuring regular segments like "Current Productions" -and “Hey Look Me Over”
Quick Health Update: While helping with load out from Stitches West 2022, Kevin managed to dislocate his knee cap. Because of this and other stressors, the past month has been a bit rough… but we’re back – and Kevin doesn’t need surgery for his knee!
Current Productions (2:37)
- Basic Raglan Pullover
- Granny Square Couch Blanket
- Don’t Feed the Plants Socks
- Ethel the Spinning Project
- Kyanna Vest
- Subversive Cross Stitch
- Fisherman Embroidery Project
- The Shape of a Bay
My Strongest Suit (19:46)
- Worsted Boxy
- Paloma
- Tectonic
- Boxy Chevrons
Events (24:03)
- April Playlist: Spring is in the Air is now live on TIDAL!
- Silicon Valley Gay Mens Chorus Concert: Playlist April 23-24 at Santa Clara University Recital Hall
Hey Look Me Over (27:26)
- Ain’t Misbehavin’
- Sources used for research for this segment
- Wikipedia page on Ain’t Misbehavin’
- Wikipedia page on The Cotton Club
Little Known Facts (47:53)
- Self-care doesn’t always look like what you think it is
It’s DeLovely (51:17)
- Stitches 2022 Recap
- Mention of Faria Bakery in Sacramento
- Mention of Fox and Goose in Sacramento (Home of the delicious Shepherds Pie & Lemon Drop that were mentioned)
Current Productions (1:43)
- Sup Witches Socks
- Basic Raglan Pullover
- Polwarth Pullover
- Tacit Fingerless Mitts
- Granny Square Couch Blanket
- Don’t Feed the Plants Socks
- Ethel the Spinning Project
My Strongest Suit (18:32)
- Worsted Boxy
- Paloma
- Tectonic
- Musselburgh
- Sidewinder Slouch
- Boxy Chevrons
Events (20:21)
- February Playlist: Black Excellence is now live on TIDAL!
- Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
- Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
- Link to VaxYes
Hey Look Me Over (23:04)
- Phantom of the Opera – Available on BroadwayHD!
Little Known Facts (45:28)
- Bandwidths Fluctuate
- Explanation of Spoon Theory
It’s DeLovely (51:07)
- Escape to Santa Cruz
- Mention of Hart’s Fabric
Current Productions (1:49)
- Sup Witches Socks
- Mention of Tutorial for Long Tail Tubular Cast On
- Wildcat Socks
- Basic Raglan Pullover
- Polwarth Pullover
- Granny Square Couch Blanket
My Strongest Suit (10:21)
- Worsted Boxy
- Hearthstone
- Paloma
- Tectonic
- Starting Point
- Musselburgh
Events (12:16)
- February Playlist: Black Excellence is now live on TIDAL!
- Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
- Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
- Link to VaxYes
- Sock Madness March 1, 2022 through late May. RAVELRY LINK to the Sock Madness Forever Group
Hey Look Me Over (16:30)
- Porgy and Bess available on BroadwayHD
- References
- Wikipedia Page on Porgy and Bess
- Wikipedia Page on Audra McDonald
- Link to clip of Audra McDonald singing Lift Every Voice and Sing
Little Known Facts (38:26)
- When things feel overwhelming, take a beat!
It’s DeLovely (42:35)
- The Gilded Age
- Link to Broadway.com article about Broadway Actors in The Gilded Age
Current Productions (1:55)
- Zooming along on the Basic Raglan Pullover
- Measured the swatch for the Polwarth, waiting for needles to arrive.
- Knocked out another row on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
- Finished the first of the ‘Sup, Witches 2nd sock has been cast on.
- Finished binding off the Herbivore! The ends are woven in, just needs to be washed, blocked, and photographed!
- Mention of Oink Pigments
My Strongest Suit (10:24)
- Musselburgh
- Tectonic
- Hearthstone
- Worsted Boxy
- Paloma
Events (11:15)
- Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
- Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
- Link to VaxYes
- Sock Madness March 1, 2022 through late May. RAVELRY LINK to the Sock Madness Forever Group
- Mention of the Knitmore Girls Podcast
Hey Look Me Over (18:13)
- An American In Paris – Available on BroadwayHD
- Link to the 1951 original film of the same title
- Link to the New York Philharmonic’s recording of An American in Paris
- References
- Wikipedia page for An American in Paris the musical
Little Known Facts (45:06)
- The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
It’s DeLovely (50:41)
- Cherry Blossoms are starting to appear on the trees!
Current Productions (1:38)
- Granny Square Couch Blanket
- Sup Witches Socks
- Subversive Cross Stitch from Junebug and Darlin
- Wildcat Socks
- Swatched for Basic Raglan Pullover by Joji Locatelli (Ravelry Link)
- Swatched for Polwarth by Ysolda in Neighborhood Fiber Company’s Capital Luxury Sport in Cooper Circle
- Mention of the Men’s Sailing Sweater
- Started Prep work for Green Camp Shirt – Simplicity S9157
- Mention of the Kitchen Towel Project
- Herbivore Shawl
My Strongest Suit (15:38)
- Starting Point
- Tectonic
- Worsted Boxy
- Paloma
- Boxy Chevrons
Events (17:26)
- January Playlist: Overtures!
- 2021 In Memoriam Playlist
- Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
- Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
- Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
Hey Look Me Over (18:44)
- 42nd Street – Available on BroadwayHD!
- References
- Wikipedia page on 42nd Street
- References
Little Known Facts (40:19)
- Setting yourself up for success with your sewing
- Swedish Tracing Paper
It’s DeLovely (44:26)
- Treat Yourself!
Current Productions (1:39)
- Progress on the second of the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos
- Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
- Worked on the Herbivore Shawl, pattern by Stephen West yarn is LolaBean Yarn Silk Bean
- Finished the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda
My Strongest Suit (11:41)
- Hearthstone Pullover
- Black Boxy
- Tectonic
Events (13:05)
- January Playlist: Overtures!
- 2021 In Memoriam Playlist
- Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
- Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
- Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
Hey Look Me Over (16:56)
- Camelot (available on BroadwayHD)
- References
- Camelot the Musical Wikipedia Page
- Julie Andrews Wikipedia Page
- Robert Goulet Wikipedia Page
- References
Little Known Facts (45:10)
- Turning “I Can’t Do That” into “Maybe I Can”
It’s DeLovely (48:35)
- Becoming Reacquainted with Dungeons and Dragons
Current Productions (1:42)
- Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay
- Progress on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda
- Finished the first, cast on the second of the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos
- Progress on the ‘Sup Witches Socks
- Spent some time doing some subversive cross stitch from a Junebug and Darlin
- Information on the history of the Pink Triangle
- Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
- A little progress on the Bundled in Brioche but now it is on pause because of a dropped stitch.
My Strongest Suit (11:55)
- Paloma Pullover
- Hearthstone Pullover
- Black Boxy
- Sidewinder Slouch
Events (13:21)
- January Playlist: Overtures!
- 2021 In Memoriam Playlist
- Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
- Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
- Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
Hey Look Me Over (17:36)
- Grease
- 2016 Grease Live
- Technical facts regarding Grease the musical sourced from the Wikipedia Page on the musical.
Little Known Facts (43:32)
- My technique for avoiding second sock syndrome
A Trip to the Library (44:37)
- Icelandic Mittens: 25 Traditional Patterns Reimagined by Gudrun Hannele Henttinen
It’s DeLovely (50:28)
- Resetting and Refreshing
Current Productions (1:57)
- Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay
- Progress on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda
- Resumed progress on the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos
- Progress on the ‘Sup Witches Socks
- Spent some time doing some subversive cross stitch from a Junebug and Darlin
My Strongest Suit (14:08)
- Tectonic Sweater
- Hearthstone
- Purple Payne
- Ranger Cowl
- Paloma Pullover
- Musselburgh Hat
Events (16:56)
- December Playlist: Kevin’s Christmas
- Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
- Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
- Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
Hey Look Me Over (17:59)
Annie!
Correction: the film adaptation of Annie was released in 1982
Link to Annie Live!
Wikipedia page on Annie the Musical
Mention of the NBC TV Show: SMASH
Little Known Facts (51:25)
Understudies/Swings don’t often get the recognition they deserve
Link to video of Hugh Jackman’s curtain speech
Article about famous actors who got their start as an understudy
It’s DeLovely (56:04)
The Choral Project Concert in conjunction with the San Jose Chamber Orchestra
Youtube Video of Choose Something Like a Star by Randall Thompson
Current Productions (2:10)
- Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
- Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay
- Progress on the Bundled in Brioche Scarf by Stephen West
- Cast on, finished, and gifted a Windschief Hat by Stephen West
- Cast on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda
My Strongest Suit (10:58)
- Tectonic Sweater
- Hearthstone
- Boneyard Shawl
- Paloma Pullover
- Musselburgh Hat
Events (13:11)
- December Playlist: Kevin’s Christmas
- Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
- SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale!
- Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
- Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
Hey Look Me Over (15:06)
- Tick Tick Boom (Available on Netflix)
- Link to comprehensive guide to all the cameo appearances in the movie
- Clip from Sunday in the Park with George
It’s DeLovely (51:28)
- The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
Current Productions (1:39)
- Cast on for the Bundled in Brioche Scarf by Stephen West, in MJ Yarns Silken DK in “Party Punch”, Blue Moon Fiber Arts SilkMo in “Carbon”, Malabrigo Silky Merino in “Black”, KnitPicks Andean Silk in “Olive”
- Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
- Finished the Paloma Pullover
- Swatched and cast on for the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay in Oink Pigments Dapper “Zoot Suit”
My Strongest Suit (10:55)
- Tectonic Sweater
- Hearthstone
- Boneyard Shawl
- Starting Point
- Musselburgh Hat
- Various Handknit socks
Events (12:51)
- November Playlist: Thankvember 2021
- Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
- Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021
- SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale!
- Article about benefits of singing with others
- Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
- Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
Hey Look Me Over (15:52)
- Diana: The Musical (Available on Netflix)
- Mention of review of Memphis from Episode 36
- References used for this segment
- Erin Davie
- Judy Kaye
- Diana, the Musical
- Barbara Cartland
- Lin Manuel Miranda’s Sonnet from the 2016 Tony Awards
Little Known Facts (45:09)
- Do a Row, Do a Task
It’s De-Lovely (47:55)
- Eating more mindfully and moving more
Current Productions (1:36)
- Progress on the Herbivore Shawl
- Progress on the cuff of the Paloma Pullover
- Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
- A little bit of progress on the Sup Witches Socks
My Strongest Suit (7:38)
- Tectonic Sweater
- Hearthstone
- Black Boxy
- Musselburgh Hat
- Musselburgh Test Hat
- Various Handknit socks
Events (9:55)
- November Playlist: Thankvember 2021
- Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
- Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021
- SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale!
- Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
- Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
Hey Look Me Over (15:23)
- Bye Bye Birdie – 1995 film adaptation
- Mention of the 1960 original Broadway production
- Mention of the 1963 film adaptation
- Mention of 42nd Street
- Mention of Wilson Phillips
- Mention of Charlotte’s Web
- Additional information on Paul Lynde
- Facts shared regarding Bye Bye Birdie are all from the Wikipedia page for the musical
Little Known Facts (48:10)
- Cleaning as you go and you have less when you’re done!
- Recipe for Jambalaya
It’s De-Lovely (49:45)
- COVID vaccines are now approved for children 5-12!
- Find a COVID-19 Vaccine near you!
Current Productions (1:46)
- Progress on the Herbivore Shawl
- Progress on the second sleeve of the Paloma Pullover
- Started and finished the Musselburgh Test Hat
- Mention of the Lord Ellesmere Wrap
My Strongest Suit (12:41)
- Tectonic Sweater
- Hearthstone
- Black Boxy
- Boneyard Shawl
- Various Handknit socks
Events (15:18)
- October Playlist: Spooky Broadway Hell Dream
- Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
- Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021
- SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale!
- Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
- Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
Hey Look Me Over (17:24)
- Maja’s Swedish Socks by Maja Karlsson
- Mention of Operation Sock Drawer by The Knitmore Girls
Little Known Facts (37:20)
- “When did I learn to knit?” from LargePrintKnit on Ravelry.
It’s De-Lovely (44:17)
- Rain!
Current Productions (1:38) * Progress on the ‘Sup, Witches Socks * Progress on the Herbivore Shawl * Progress on the second sleeve of the Paloma Pullover * Link to Bike Clips
My Strongest Suit (8:02)
- Tectonic Sweater
- Sidewinder Slouch
- Hearthstone
- Musselburgh Hat
- Various Handknit socks
- Mention of the shrunken Payne Pullover
Events (15:32)
- October Playlist: Spooky Broadway Hell Dream
- Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
- Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021
- SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale!
- Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
- Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
Little Known Facts (19:09)
- Travel Tips!
- Link to headphone splitter
It’s De-Lovely (23:17)
- New York Roundup
- Mention of Yankee Doodle Dandy starring James Cagney
- Link to Wikipedia page about George M! the musical
- Mention of Flaming Saddles
Current Productions (1:45)
- Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
- Progress on the Herbivore Shawl
- First sleeve on the Paloma Pullover is done, wound up throwing caution to the wind and decreasing from the elbow at the rate of two stitches every four rows and LOVE how the revised sleeve turned out. Will repeat for the second sleeve.
- Finished my Hearthstone Pullover. Need to wash and block, it looks a little big now but hopefully washing and blocking will help it look more Kevin sized.
- Mention of Victorian Farm and Victorian House of Arts and Crafts
- Mention of Removeable Stitch Markers for Increases/Decreases
My Strongest Suit (14:09)
- Tectonic Sweater
- Aumangea Pullover
- Musselburgh Hat
- Lord Ellesmere Stole
- Various Handknit socks
- Mention of David the Gnome
- Youtube Link to title sequence
Events (17:33)
- October Playlist: Spooky Broadway Hell Dream
- Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
- Indie Untangled October 15, 2021
- Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021
- SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale!
- Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Hey Look Me Over (19:02)
- Sunnyvale Community Players production of West Side Story
- Wikipedia page for West Side Story
- Mention of Stephen Sondheim’s Saturday Night
- Link to California Digital Proof of Vaccination
- Correction: recordings from the revival production of West Side Story are from the 2009 Revival Cast recording
- Sextet from Marriage of Figaro
- Wikipedia page for America from West Side Story (includes links to information on hemiolas and habanera tempo)
- Youtube link of America from the 1980 revival of West Side Story
Little Known Facts (53:34)
- Not all superwash yarns are created equally
- Superwash episode of the Make Good Podcast
It’s De-Lovely (56:06)
- Mom’s visit round-up.
- Mention of the Rosicrucian Museum
- Mention of the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Current Productions (1:37)
A little progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
Sleeves are done for the Hearthstone Pullover. Raglan decreases are done but I forgot to continue the cable on the outside of the center, so I need to frog back.
Coupon code for 25% off Ysolda Teague sweater patterns (valid through midnight on 10/4/2021 on both Ravelry as well as the Ysolda website): 42ndstitch25
Additional but slow progress made on the Herbivore Shawl
Progress on the heel increases for the first sock the 'Sup, Witches Socks
Mention of the Paloma Pullover
Events (12:54)
September Playlist: Broadway Covered!
Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
Indie Untangled October 15, 2021
Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021
SVGMC Winter Concert: HOME December 10, 11, 12, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Hey Look Me Over (16:15)
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of The Merry Wives of Windsor
Link to info on The Merry Wives of Windsor from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Wikipedia page for The Merry Wives of Windsor
Mention of Henry IV Part 1 & Part 2
Mention of Henry V
Little Known Facts (33:27)
If you don’t ask, you’ll never know.
It’s De-Lovely (39:38)
Mom is visiting!
Mention of Disney’s COCO
Link to Dick Cavett interview with Bette Davis
Current Productions (1:40)
Made some progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
Knit the upper arm of the first sleeve of the Paloma Pullover. Figured out the number of total decreases, just need to sort out the rate of decrease.
Finished the second sleeve of the Hearthstone Pullover, cast on for the second sleeve.
Coupon code for 25% off Ysolda Teague sweater patterns (valid through midnight on 10/4/2021 on both Ravelry as well as the Ysolda website): 42ndstitch25
Additional but slow progress made on the Herbivore Shawl
Made it to the heel increases for the first sock the 'Sup, Witches Socks
Events (16:05)
September Playlist: Broadway Covered!
Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021
Stitches at Home: September 11 & 12, 18 &19, 2021
Indie Untangled October 15, 2021
Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Hey Look Me Over (18:56)
Come From Away – Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Link to Gander, Newfoundland
Come From Away Wikipedia page
Little Known Facts (49:54)
Say what you mean and mean what you say.
It’s De-Lovely (51:20)
Kevin’s friend from the East Coast is visiting.
Current Productions (1:48)
Made some progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
Finished the plying (and re-plying) of the Test Skein Spinning Project, now just have to decide on a pattern and math it out in terms of how much fiber to spin.
Frogged the sleeves of my Paloma Pullover, will reknit the sleeves on US5 and add shaping to the forearm.
Finished the first sleeve of my Hearthstone Pullover, cast on for the second sleeve.
Finished the Siren’s CAL socks!
Cast on a new pair of Vanilla is the New Black Socks in Viv Sock from The Black Squirrel in “ ‘Sup, Witches “
Mention of Jasmin from the Knitmore Girls Podcast
My Strongest Suit (16:42)
Mussleburgh Hat
Events (17:39)
September Playlist: Broadway Covered!
Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021
Stitches at Home: September 11 & 12, 18 &19, 2021
Indie Untangled October 15, 2021
Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Hey Look Me Over (20:37)
Cinderella starring Camila Cabello and Billy Porter
Mention of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella starring Whitney Houston and Brandi
Little Known Facts (37:56)
Check your fuses first
It’s De-Lovely (42:16)
Quality time with a friend I haven’t seen since Stitches West 2020
Current Productions (1:29)
Made some progress on the knitting of the Herbivore Shawl
Finished spinning the singles for the Test Skein Spinning Project
Made it to the heel increases of the Siren’s CAL socks
Picked up and resumed work on the Hearthstone Pullover. A little bit of progress on the body, but the first sleeve is now past the increases!
Finished knitting the Mussleburgh Hat, just needs to be washed, blocked, and photographed.
Wikipedia page on the Common Housefly
Mention of the Paloma Pullover
Water filter pitcher that Kevin uses
Mention of Citric Acid
Events (16:19)
August Playlist: Karen and Andrew and Leslie, Oh My!
Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021
Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021
Stitches at Home: September 11 & 12, 18 &19, 2021
Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Kevin’s Stash Dash Spreadsheet
Hey Look Me Over (18:34)
ITV’s 2015 Production of The Sound of Music Live!
Wikipedia page for iTV
Interview with the real Maria Von Trapp
Mention of the Original Broadway Cast Recording
Mention of the 1965 film adaptation
Mention of the 1998 Revival Cast Recording
Mention of the 2013 NBC Cast recording
Mention of the Original Broadway Cast of South Pacific
Mention of the Original Cast of Peter Pan starring Mary Martin
YouTube Link to discussion regarding the reimagining of Musicals
Textbook for the History of American Musical Theatre class Kevin took
Little Known Facts (50:48)
Don’t worry until you know what you’re worrying about
It’s De-Lovely (53:14)
Registering for Fall 2021 classes, the light at the end of the tunnel
Current Productions (1:39)
Paloma Pullover
Herbivore Shawl
Test Skein Spinning Project
Siren’s CAL socks
Granny Square Couch Blanket
Mussleburgh Hat
Mention of Jasmin from the Knitmore Girls Podcast
Mention of discussion about GRIST from Episode 21 (34:40)
Mention of King of Cups Socks
Mention of Piggy Bank Socks
Events (20:59)
August Playlist: Karen and Andrew and Leslie, Oh My!
Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021
Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021
Stitches at Home: September 11 & 12, 18 &19, 2021
Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Kevin’s Stash Dash Spreadsheet
Hey Look Me Over (25:59)
Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 38: Roots and Branches
Information on Lichens from the US Forest Service
Little Known Facts (45:37)
Life’s a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death.
Mention of Auntie Mame
Mention of Mame
Mention of the Greek philosopher Epictetus
It’s De-Lovely (48:30)
Singing and Yarn Shops!
Mention of the Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus
Mention of The Black Squirrel in Berkeley, CA
Article about the physical and mental health benefits of singing in groups.
Current Productions (1:48)
Paloma Pullover
Kitchen Towel Project
Herbivore Shawl
Siren’s CAL socks
Granny Square Couch Blanket
Mussleburgh Hat
Mention of Hart’s Fabric in Santa Cruz, CA
Mention of WeeOne’s Creations stitch markers
Events (23:10)
August Playlist: Karen and Andrew and Leslie, Oh My!
Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021
Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021
Stitches at Home: September 11 & 12, 18 &19, 2021
Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Kevin’s Stash Dash Spreadsheet
Hey Look Me Over (27:30)
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Antony and Cleopatra
Wikipedia page about Antony and Cleopatra
Link to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Little Known Facts (42:55)
Sleep on it!
It’s De-Lovely (45:44)
Settling into new routines
Current Productions (1:28)
Note: Project pages do not link to Ravelry anymore!
Paloma Pullover
Amethyst Spinning Project
Piggy Bank Socks
Kitchen Towel Project
My Strongest Suit (11:40)
Aumangea Pullover
Events (12:37)
August Playlist: Karen and Andrew and Leslie, Oh My!
Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021
Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021
2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnitGames
Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Kevin’s Stash Dash Spreadsheet
Mention of The Knitmore Girls Podcast
Youtube Clip from the Opening Ceremonies of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Hey Look Me Over (16:38)
A Night with Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin Wikipedia Page
Mention of Odetta
Mention of Bessie Smith
Mention of Nina Simone
Mention of Aretha Franklin
Mention of the Chantels
Link to Bessie starring Queen Latifah
Little Known Facts (43:08)
Turning “Have to” into “Get to”
It’s De-Lovely (45:24)
A Weekend in the Country
Mention of Hog Island Oyster Company
Current Productions (1:31)
Note: Project pages do not link to Ravelry anymore!
Paloma Pullover
Chartreuse Spinning Project
Scrap Singles Spinning Project
Amethyst Spinning Project
Piggy Bank Socks
Mention of Morro Fleece Works
YouTube Link to Christian Guessing Paint Colors
My Strongest Suit (11:54)
Boxy Chevrons
Mention of Lisa Frank
Events (15:38)
July Playlist: America is now LIVE
Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021
Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021
2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnitGames
Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Mention of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast
Mention of the Knitmore Girls Podcast
Kevin’s Stash Dash Spreadsheet
Hey Look Me Over (20:03)
Fame the Musical: The 30th Anniversary Tour
Mention of the 1980 film: Fame
Mention of the 2009 film: Fame
Wikipedia page for Fame the Musical
Wikipedia page for the 1980 film: Fame
Little Known Facts (37:20)
There are no mistakes, only lessons.
It’s De-Lovely (40:43)
Setting up the Studio!
Current Productions (1:51)
Note: Project pages do not link to Ravelry anymore!
Paloma Pullover
Cassavetes Cardigan
Chartreuse Spinning Project #teamsasquatch #tourdefleece2021#device008
Rippled Butt Swhorts #makegoodmaedalong
King of Cups Socks
Piggy Bank Socks
Mention of the Knitmore Girls Podcast
Mention of the Make Good Knitting Podcast from Scratch Supply Co.
My Strongest Suit (14:33)
Boxy Chevrons
King of Cups Socks
Mention of overall shorts from Amazon
Events (17:20)
July Playlist: America is now LIVE
Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021
Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021
Stitches at Home July 10 &11; 17 & 18, 2021
Fiberworld 2021 July 21 – 25, 2021
Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch #tourdefleece2021
2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnitGames
Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Nightly Met Opera Streams
Mention of the Emma Lazarus sonnet The New Colossus
Hey Look Me Over (23:12)
The Sty of the Blind Pig by Phillip Hayes Dean
Mention of The Shining
Mention of the Murder of Emmett Till
Little Known Facts (30:43)
Painting on a budget
It’s De-Lovely (36:38)
A Trip to Santa Cruz!
Mention of Hart’s Fabric in Santa Cruz
Mention of The Swift Stitch
Mention of Yarn Shop Santa Cruz
Mention of West End Tap & Kitchen
Current Productions (2:02)
Note: Project pages do not link to Ravelry anymore!
Paloma Pullover
Granny Square Blanket
King of Cups Socks
Cassavetes Cardigan
Events (6:33)
June Playlist: PRIDE! Goes live this weekend!
Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021
Stitches at Home July 10 &11; 17 & 18, 2021
Fiberworld 2021 July 21 – 25, 2021
Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch #tourdefleece2021
2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnit
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Nightly Met Opera Streams
Mention of The Knitmore Girls Podcast for training tips!
Hey Look Me Over (10:38)
In the Heights! Streaming on HBO Max through July 5th
Mention of the Broadway Backstory podcast In The Heights (Part 1) and (Part 2)
Little Known Facts (34:07)
Double check those delivery addresses
It’s De-Lovely (38:50)
One Year Podcastversary!
Episode 40: Authentically You
Current Productions (1:34)
Note: Project pages do not link to Ravelry anymore!
Paloma Pullover
Granny Square Blanket
King of Cups Socks
Cassavetes Cardigan
Manos del Uruguay Spinning
Events (12:49)
June Playlist: PRIDE! Goes live this weekend!
Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021
Stitches at Home July 10 &11; 17 & 18, 2021
Fiberworld 2021 July 21 – 25, 2021
Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch #tourdefleece2021
2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnit
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Nightly Met Opera Streams
Mention of The Knitmore Girls Podcast for training tips!
Hey Look Me Over (16:50)
Filmed live performance of the West End Production of Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots Musical Wikipedia Page
Kinky Boots Film Wikipedia Page
Mention of La Cage aux Folles
Mention of Torchsong Trilogy
Little Known Facts (40:35)
Sometimes it’s not you, and sometimes you need a break.
What would you like to hear about form!
It’s De-Lovely (43:52)
Dinner and a movie!
Dinner was at Shakewell
Mention of the Grand Lake Theatre
Current Productions (1:30)
NOTE: PROJECT PAGE LINKS NO LONGER LINK TO RAVELRY!
Paloma Pullover
Granny Square Blanket
King of Cups Socks
Boxy Chevrons
Cassavetes Cardigan
Events (14:53)
June Playlist: PRIDE! is now LIVE
Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021
Stitches at Home June 11 -13
Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch
2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnit
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Nightly Met Opera Streams
Mention of The Knitmore Girls Podcast for training tips!
Hey Look Me Over (21:19)
2016 Revival of She Loves Me
Mention of the 1940 Jimmy Stewart film, The Shop Around the Corner
Mention of the 1949 Judy Garland musical, In the Good Old Summertime
Video clip of Liza Minelli’s film debut
Mention of the 1998 Tom Hanks – Meg Ryan film, You’ve Got Mail
Little Known Facts (42:15)
Swatching!
It’s De-Lovely (46:01)
I’m moving into my own place!
Current Productions (1:20)
Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link)
Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link)
Charteuse Spinning Project
Junebug and Darlin Queer Cross Stitch
Mention of Retzlaff Winery
Mention of Morro Bay Fleece Works
My Strongest Suit (10:07)
Tectonic Pullover
Mention of Knee Length Overalls from Amazon
Events (11:49)
May Playlist: For May! is now LIVE!
Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
June Playlist: PRIDE! Goes live this weekend!
Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021
Stitches at Home June 11 -13
Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch
2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnit
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Nightly Met Opera Streams
Mention of The Knitmore Girls Podcast for training tips!
Hey Look Me Over (17:53)
2003 filmed stage production of Kiss Me Kate
Mention of DeLovely starring Kevin Kline & Ashley Judd
Link to Lassie Wikipedia page
Little Known Facts (36:25)
Procrastinating often takes longer than just getting it done.
It’s De-Lovely (40:07)
A drive to the coast!
Current Productions (1:26)
Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link)
Hearthstone Pullover (Ravelry Link)
Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link)
Events (11:53)
May Playlist: For May! is now LIVE!
Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls
Stitches at Home – May 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 2021
Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch
2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnitGames
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Nightly Met Opera Streams
Hey Look Me Over (19:19)
Palo Alto Players production of Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty
Available to stream through May 23, 2021
Mention of the Head Start Program
Mention of Palo Alto Players
Special thanks to Jasmin Knitmore of the Knitmore Girls Podcast
Little Known Facts (40:48)
Take photos of your knitting to help with color choices.
It’s De-Lovely (45:30)
Lunch with Friends! In Person!!
Current Productions (1:23)
Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link)
Hearthstone Pullover (Ravelry Link)
Mom’s Looped Loop Cowl (Ravelry Link)
Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link)
Mention of Dad’s Socks
Mention of Dexter’s Sweater
Mention of my Looped Loop Cowl
Events (18:14)
May Playlist: For May! is now LIVE!
Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls
Stitches at Home – May 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 2021
Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch
2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Nightly Met Opera Streams
Mention of The Knitmore Girls Podcast
Hey Look Me Over (24:13)
Memphis
Mention of Big Mama Thornton
Correction: Hound Dog was first recorded by Big Mama Thornton, and was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
Little Known Facts (39:47)
Pack some backup knitting!
It’s De-Lovely (41:41)
Making Plans!
Current Productions (1:34)
Chartreuse Spinning Project
Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link)
Herbivore Shawl (Ravelry Link)
Hearthstone Pullover (Ravelry Link)
Mom’s Looped Loop Cowl (Ravelry Link)
Mention of Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link)
Mention of Dad’s Socks (Ravelry Link)
Mention of Dexter’s Sweater (Ravelry Link)
My Strongest Suit (11:48)
Worsted Boxy
Aumangea
Tectonic
Events (13:13)
May Playlist: For May! is now LIVE!
Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls
Stitches at Home – May 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 2021
Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch
2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Nightly Met Opera Streams
Hey Look Me Over (19:56)
2013 Lincoln Center Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel in Concert
Mention of Liliom by Ferenc Molnár
Mention of Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs
Mention of the 2018 Revival Cast Recording of Carousel
Mention of Oklahoma!
Mention of State Fair
Mention of Flower Drum Song
Mention of The King and I
Mention of The Sound of Music
Mention of the 23rd Psalm
It’s De-Lovely (43:02)
Extended weekend in San Francisco
Current Productions (1:23)
Paloma (Ravelry Link)
Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link)
My Strongest Suit (6:32)
Tectonic (Ravelry Link)
Black Boxy (Ravelry Link)
Aumangea (Ravelry Link)
As well as assorted hand knit socks just most of the week.
Events (10:05)
April Spotify Playlist: Celebrating Patti LuPone is now LIVE!
Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls
Stitches at Home – May 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 2021
Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch
2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Nightly Met Opera Streams
Mention of the Knitmore Girls most recent episode.
Hey Look Me Over (16:46)
Allegiance
Mention of Allegiance Interview with George Takei, Lea Salonga, and Telly Leung
Mention of They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
Mention of the Little Skein Build Empathy Book & Yarn Club
Little Known Facts (34:37)
Plan accordingly
It’s De-Lovely (37:56)
2nd Vaccination Shot!
Current Productions (3:14)
Paloma (Ravelry Link)
Wildcat Socks (Ravelry Link)
Reveurs Socks (Ravelry Link)
Dad’s Socks (Ravelry Link)
Mention of Operation Sock Drawer by the Knitmore Girls
Mention of Sock Architecture by Lara Neel
My Strongest Suit (17:54)
Tectonic (Ravelry Link)
Purple Payne (Ravelry Link)
Black Boxy (Ravelry Link)
Aumangea (Ravelry Link)
As well as assorted hand knit socks just about every day
Events (20:31)
April Spotify Playlist: Celebrating Patti LuPone is now LIVE!
Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls
Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021
2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Nightly Met Opera Streams
Hey Look Me Over (26:55)
Mend! A Refashioning Manual and Manifesto by Kate Sekules
Mention of the Cast On Podcast
Little Known Facts (36:59)
When it comes to names you don’t know how to pronounce, just ask!
It’s De-Lovely (42:10)
Going to the movies!
Current Productions (1:18)
Paloma (Ravelry Link)
Wildcat Socks (Ravelry Link)
My Strongest Suit (9:30)
Aumangea Pullover (Ravelry Link)
As well as assorted hand knit socks just about every day
Events (10:32)
April Spotify Playlist: Celebrating Patti LuPone is now LIVE!
Stitches at Home: April 9-11, 2021
Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls
Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021
2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Nightly Met Opera Streams
Open A New Window KAL #42ndstitchONWKAL winner is NattyLadyJA! Congratulations!
Mention of Patti Lupone’s Memoir
Hey Look Me Over (19:18)
Miss Saigon - 25th Anniversary Gala Performance from September of 2014
Mention of the Orignal London Production of Miss Saigon
Metion of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly
Mention of Les Miserables
Mention of Miss Saigon Wikipedia Page for more information on controversies with this show.
Little Known Facts (41:00)
If it works for kids, chances are it works for grown ups too!
Mention of Chew Necklaces
It’s De-Lovely (45:15)
Running away to San Francisco for the weekend!
Mention of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast
Mention of Doctor Gemma’s CogKNITive Podcast
Mention of the 2Knit Lit Chicks Podcast
Mention of Circe by Madeline Miller
Current Productions (1:27)
Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link)
Paloma (Ravelry Link)
Wildcat Socks (Ravelry Link)
My Strongest Suit (10:22)
Worsted Boxy (Ravelry Link)
Aumangea Pullover (Ravelry Link)
Purple Payne (Ravelry Link)
Tectonic Pullover (Ravelry Link)
Looped Loop Cowl (Ravelry Link)
Lady Eleanor Stole (Ravelry Link)
Starting Point (Ravelry Link)
As well as assorted hand knit socks just about every day
Mention of Scarf Style
Events (15:48)
March Spotify Playlist: A Little Spring in Your Step is now LIVE!
April Spotify Playlist: Celebrating Patti LuPone is now LIVE!
Stitches at Home: April 9-11, 2021
Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls
Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021
Ravellenic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Nightly Met Opera Streams
Open A New Window KAL #42ndstitchONWKAL ends this week. Winner to be announced next week!
Hey Look Me Over (21:32)
Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd - 1982 filmed stage production
Mention of Penny Dreadfuls
Mention of the review of Sondheim’s Putting it Together from Episode 30
Little Known Facts (38:58)
Getting the Vaccine!
Mention of Dr. Gemma of the CogKnitive Podcast
Current Productions (4:45)
Re-cast on for the Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link) by Espace Tricot in Lady Dye Yarns Superwash DK in “Georgia Pecan”
More progress on the Boxy Chevrons Pullover (Ravelry Link) by Susanne Somer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” and “Gasoline” with Oink Pigments Mystic in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” as the accent color.
Some decent progress on the Wildcat Socks (Ravelry Link) by Ana Campos in LolaBean Yarn Co. Wax Bean in “The City So Nice They Named it Twice”
Mention of Operation Sock Drawer (available at Hicklebee’s)
My Strongest Suit (14:35)
Worsted Boxy (Ravelry Link)
Aumangea Pullover (Ravelry Link)
Purple Payne (Ravelry Link)
Tectonic Pullover (Ravelry Link)
Looped Loop Cowl (Ravelry Link)
Lady Eleanor Stole (Ravelry Link)
As well as assorted hand knit socks just about every day
Events (17:28)
March Spotify Playlist: A Little Spring in Your Step is now LIVE!
Stitches at Home: April 9-11, 2021
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Nightly Met Opera Streams
Lincoln Center: Private Reels
Open A New Window KAL #42ndstitchONWKAL January 1st – March 31st
Hey Look Me Over (22:36)
Stephen Sondheim’s Putting it Together
Little Known Facts (41:08)
Accountability
Current Productions (1:29)
Almost done with the foot of Dad’s Socks (Ravelry Link) in HueLoco’s “Grey Cuckcoo Silkie Rooster” set from the Backyard Chicken Collection
Finished the first of the Reveurs Socks (Ravelry Link) by Cheryl Eaton from the Operation Sock Drawer Book in Little Skein in the Big Wool Smooth Sock “Swing Left”
Cast on for the Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link) by Espace Tricot in Lady Dye Yarns Superwash DK in “Georgia Pecan” Had to rip back the 4inches of collar because it was supposed to be 1x1 twisted rib instead of just 1x1 rib
Made some progress on the Boxy Chevrons Pullover (Ravelry Link) by Susanne Somer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” and “Gasoline” with Oink Pigments Mystic in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” as the accent color.
Mention of Silkie Chickens & Roosters
My Strongest Suit (17:13)
Worsted Boxy (Ravelry Link)
Ranger Cowl (Ravelry Link)
Purple Payne (Ravelry Link)
Tectonic Pullover (Ravelry Link)
Looped Loop Cowl (Ravelry Link)
As well as assorted hand knit socks just about every day
Events (26:48)
March Spotify Playlist: A Little Spring in Your Step is now LIVE!
Stitches at Home: March 13 & 14, 20 & 21
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Open A New Window KAL #42ndstitchONWKAL January 1st – March 31st
Hey Look Me Over (32:04)
Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical!
Mention of MTV’s broadcast of Legally Blonde (Free!)
Mention of Bullets Over Broadway movie
Bullets Over Broadway Original Broadway Cast Recording
Little Known Facts (48:53)
Make Mending Note Cards for your FO’s - Purloined from the Knitmore Girls: Episode 26
Special thanks to Brenda Dayne of the Cast On Podcast for airing my promo!
Current Productions (1:24)
Continued working on the foot of Dad’s Socks (Ravelry Link) in HueLoco’s “Grey Cuckcoo Silkie Rooster” set from the Backyard Chicken Collection
Progress on of the Hearthstone Pullover (Ravelry Link) #42ndStitchONWKAL in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Polwarth Silk DK in “Pesto”
Almost finished the first of the Reveurs Socks (Ravelry Link) by Cheryl Eaton from the Operation Sock Drawer Book in Little Skein in the Big Wool Smooth Sock “Swing Left”
Cast on for the Wildcat Socks(Ravelry Link)in Lola Bean Yarn Co. Wax Bean in “The City So Nice They Named it Twice”
Swatched for the Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link) by Espace Tricot in Lady Dye Yarns Superwash DK in “Georgia Pecan”
Finished the Tectonic Pullover (Ravelry Link) photographs to come later this week.
My Strongest Suit (14:46)
Worsted Boxy (Ravelry Link)
Aumangea (Ravelry Link)
Purple Payne (Ravelry Link)
Sidewinder Slouch (Ravelry Link)
Tectonic Pullover (Ravelry Link)
As well as assorted hand knit socks every day
Events (16:42)
March Spotify Playlist: A Little Spring in Your Step goes LIVE on March 6, 2021
Stitches at Home: March 13 & 14, 20 & 21
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
Open A New Window KAL #42ndstitchONWKAL January 1st – March 31st
Hey Look Me Over (20:10)
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill starring Audra McDonald
NPR link about the origins of Strange Fruit
Mention of The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Correction: Andra Day was not only nominated, but also WON the Golden Globe for her portrayal of Billie Holiday.
Mention of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Mention of Bessie
Little Known Facts (34:03)
Apologizing
Current Productions (1:37)
Turned the heel & now working on the foot of Dad’s Socks (Ravelry Link)
Progress on of the Hearthstone Pullover (Ravelry Link) #42ndStitchONWKAL
Moved on to sleeve island for the Tectonic Pullover (Ravelry Link)
More progress on the body of the Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link)
Cast on for the Reveurs Socks (Ravelry Link) by Cheryl Eaton from the Operation Sock Drawer Book
My Strongest Suit (22:14)
Worsted Boxy (Ravelry Link)
Aumangea (Ravelry Link)
Purple Payne (Ravelry Link)
Starting Point (Ravelry Link)
Shockwave (Ravelry Link)
Sidewinder Slouch (Ravelry Link)
Ranger Cowl (Ravelry Link)
As well as assorted hand knit socks
Events (30:55)
February Spotify Playlist: Celebrating Melanated & BIPOC Voices is now LIVE!
Stitches at Home: March 13 & 14, 20 & 21
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
SBMT eStudio has events ongoing throughout the month
Open A New Window KAL #42ndstitchONWKAL January 1st – March 31st
Mention of the movie CAMP
Mention of SBMT’s production of Rachel
Mention of SBMT’s production of Pride and Prejudice
Hey Look Me Over (38:07)
Neighbors by Arkady Loekum starring Cicely Tyson, Raymond St. Jacques, Jane Wyatt, and Andrew Duggan
Mention of Letter from a Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Mention of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Little Known Facts (45:04)
You have to start things in order to be able to finish them.
Current Productions (1:30)
Made some progress on Dad’s Socks
Picked up and got some work done on Mom’s Looped Loop
Some progress on the body of the Hearthstone Pullover #42ndStitchONWKAL
Moved on to sleeve island for the Tectonic Pullover
More progress on the body of the Boxy Chevrons
Resumed work on Dexter’s Sweater, about halfway done with sleeve decreases for the second sleeve
Washed Yarn for the Breakwater Hat (Ravelry Link)#42ndStitchONWKAL
Mention of Operation Sock Drawer Book by the Knitmore Girls
My Strongest Suit (20:46)
Worsted Boxy (Ravelry Link)
Aumangea
Purple Payne
Starting Point (Ravelry Link)
Hand Knit Socks
Events (26:07)
February Spotify Playlist: Celebrating Melenated & BIPOC Voices is now LIVE!
Stitches West 2021 has been cancelled
Stitches at Home: March 13 & 14, 20 & 21
Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
SBMT eStudio has events ongoing throughout the month
Open A New Window KAL #42ndstitchONWKAL January 1st – March 31st
Mention of SBMT’s production of Rachel
Mention of SBMT’s production of Pride and Prejudice
Hey Look Me Over (29:00)
Nordic Knits with Birger Berge – Trafalgar Square Publishing
Little Known Facts (45:56)
Use the best yarn you can afford
Current Productions (1:17)
Working on the back hem of the Tectonic Sweater by Emily Greene in Leading Men Fiber Arts West End in “Heathers”
Progress on the body of the Boxy Chevrons by Susanne Somer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” & “Gasoline”. Oink Pigments Mystic in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” is the Accent Pop at the end of each sleeve.
Progress on the Socks for Dad in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco
Spinning Romney Fleece with Firestar from Morro Fleece Works on the Device from Questionable Origins
Mention of Retzlaff Winery
Mention of Morro Fleece Works
My Strongest Suit (11:15)
Worsted Boxy (Ravelry Link)
Pride Socks
Aumangea Pullover
Purple Payne
Green Wax Cap (Ravelry Link)
Drumlin Cardigan (Ravelry Link) (Sad Holes!!)
Lord Ellesmere Entrelac Stole (Ravelry Link)
Boneyard Shawl (Ravelry Link)
Mention of Erin Lane Bags Digital Planner
Events (20:54)
February Playlist: Celebrating Melanated & BIPOC Voices is now LIVE!
Stitches at Home March 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 2021
Stitches West 2021 has been cancelled
Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6
SBMT eStudio has events ongoing throughout the month
Open A New Window KAL #42ndStitchONWKAL January 1st - March 31st
Mention of SBMT’s Production of Rachel
Hey Look Me Over (23:24)
The Last 5 Years produced by Palo Alto Players (available to stream through Feb 14)
Little Known Facts (35:19)
It's Just Knitting
The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman
Inauguration BROADWAY! Seasons of Love/Let the Sunshine In
Kristin Chenoweth’s Homage to Kamala Harris
Bridgerton the Musical Docu-Interview with Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear
Mention of Ratatouille the Musical (YouTube Link)
Current Productions (8:50)
Cast on and almost done with the body of the Tectonic Sweater by Emily Greene in Leading Men Fiber Arts West End in “Heathers”
More progress on the body of the Boxy Chevrons by Susanne Somer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” & “Gasoline”. Oink Pigments Mystic in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” is the Accent Pop at the end of each sleeve.
Spinning Romney Fleece with Firestar from Morro Fleece Works on the Device from Questionable Origins
Mention of Retzlaff Winery
My Strongest Suit (17:58)
Worsted Boxy
Pride Socks
Aumangea Pullover
Looped Loop Cowl
Armley Beanie (Ravelry Link)
Events (20:55)
February Playlist: Celebrating Melanated & BIPOC Voices is now LIVE!
Stitches at Home February 5-7, 2021
Stitches West 2021 has been cancelled
Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6
SBMT eStudio has events ongoing throughout the month
Open A New Window KAL #42ndStitchONWKAL January 1st - March 31st
Hey Look Me Over (25:20)
SBMT’s Production of Rachel by Angelina Weld Grimke
Youtube Link for more information on Angelina Weld Grimke
Mention of Letter from a Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Little Known Facts (36:29)
Hushing the Heckler
Mention of the Knitmore Girls Podcast
Reach out to your representatives - Find Your Representative & US Senate Contact Info
Current Productions (3:34)
More progress on the body of the Boxy Chevrons by Susanne Somer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” & “Gasoline”. Oink Pigments Mystic in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” is the Accent Pop at the end of each sleeve.
More progress on the body of the Hearthstone Pullover by Ysolda Teague from a collection of sweaters by Tin Can Knits, yarn is Polwarth Silk from Lisa Souza in “Pesto” #42ndStitchONWKAL
Picked up and worked on the Socks for Dad in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from HueLoco. Pattern is the Dyad Top Down Sock (Ravelry) from Sock Architecture by Lara Neil
Finished the knitting but need to block and photograph the Moebius Cowl in Lemonade Shop Yarns Classic DK “Oh, A Gay Raccoon Can’t Have Babies?!” #42ndstitchONWKAL
Mention of Lady Dye Yarns
Mention of Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts
My Strongest Suit (16:07)
Worsted Boxy
Pride Socks
Aumangea Pullover
Lord Ellesmere Stole
Treppenviertel Cowl
Mention of Scarf Style
Events (19:45)
January playlists are now LIVE: New Year, New Opportunities Await and 2020: In Memoriam, for additional playlists be sure to follow 42nd Stitch Kevin
SBMT eStudio events throughout the month including RACHEL (January 29 & 30)
Stitches at Home February 5-7, 2021
Stitches West 2021 has been cancelled
Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6
Open A New Window KAL #42ndStitchONWKAL January 1st - March 31st
Hey Look Me Over (23:33)
Kinky Boots on Broadway HD Amazon Link
Mention of the 2006 film of the same name
Little Known Facts (36:48)
Routines!
Mention of article from Psychology Today regarding Routines
Stress Management Basics from the CogKNITive podcast
Current Productions(5:23)
Steadling working on the body of the Boxy Chevrons by Susanne Somer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” & “Gasoline”. Oink Pigments Mystic in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” is the Accent Pop at the end of each sleeve.
Cast on and started working on the body of the Hearthstone Pullover by Ysolda Teague from a collection of sweaters by Tin Can Knits, yarn is Polwarth Silk from Lisa Souza in “Pesto” #42StitchONWKAL
Made some progress on thestockinette Moebius Cowl in Lemonade Shop Yarns Classic DK “Oh, A Gay Raccoon Can’t Have Babies?!” #42ndstitchONWKAL
Working on the second sleeve for Dexter’s Sweater using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (old base) in “Federal Hill” and “Logan Circle.” Sweater is a top down striped raglan cardigan knit with steeks knit out of the Knitters Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters by Ann Budd.
Mention of Bike Clips for managing your knitting projects
My Strongest Suit (14:32)
Worsted Boxy
Pride Socks
Aumangea Pullover
Lord Ellesmere Stole
Starting Point
Mention of Scarf Style
Events (17:20)
January playlists are now LIVE: New Year, New Opportunities Await and 2020: In Memoriam
SBMT eStudio events throughout the month including RACHEL (January 29 & 30)
Stitches West 2021 has been canceled
Stitches at Home February 5-7, 2021
Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6
Open A New Window KAL #42ndStitchONWKAL January 1st - March 31st
Hey Look Me Over (20:59)
Billy Elliot on Broadway HD - Amazon Link
Mention of Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Jesus Christ Superstar
Little Known Facts (38:42)
“The most effective way to do it, is to do it” - Amelia Earhart
Current Productions (1:55)
Progress on the Herbivore Shawl by Stephen West in Lola Bean Yarn Co’s Silk Bean in “Diptera”
Made some more progress on Mom’s Looped Loop Cowl by Kristen Johnstone in Oink Pigments Mystic in “Thats a Moray”
Picked up stitches and started working on the Boxy Chevrons by Susanne Somer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” & “Gasoline”. Oink Pigments Mystic in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” is the Accent Pop at the end of each sleeve.
Swatched for the Hearthstone Pullover by Ysolda Teague from a collection of sweaters by Tin Can Knits, yarn is Polwarth Silk from Lisa Souza in “Pesto” #42StitchONWKAL
Cast on for a stockinette Moebius Cowl in Lemonade Shop Yarns Classic DK “Oh, A Gay Raccoon Can’t Have Babies?!” #42ndstitchONWKAL
Finished the first sleeve of the Payne Pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple.”
Mention of the Cat Bordhi Moebius Cast On
Mention of Bike Clips to make your unwieldy knitting projects a little easier
My Strongest Suit (15:25)
Worsted Boxy
Pride Socks
Aumangea Pullover
Payne Pullover
Events (16:23)
January playlists are now LIVE: New Year, New Opportunities Await and 2020: In Memoriam
#Grinchalong2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls ends January 6
SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month
Stitches West 2021 has been canceled
Stitches at Home February 5-7, 2021
Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6
Open A New Window KAL #42ndStitchONWKAL January 1st - March 31st
Hey Look Me Over (20:12)
Boys Knits by Katya Frankel - Cooperative Press $16.95
Little Known Facts (34:40)
Yarn Substitutions using Grist
Current Productions (1:30)
Finished the first sleeve of the Payne Pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple.”
Progress on the Herbivore Shawl by Stephen West in Lola Bean Yarn Co’s Silk Bean in “Diptera”
Finished spinning the first single of the Manos del Uruguay project on the wheel I’m trying out. Wheel is The Device from Questionable Origins. Fiber is Manos del Uruguay Ultra Fine Merino.
Made some progress on Mom’s Looped Loop Cowl by Kristen Johnstone in Oink Pigments Mystic in “Thats a Moray”
My Strongest Suit (11:25)
Worsted Boxy
Pride Socks
Aumangea Pullover
Events (13:44)
December Spotify Playlist: Merry and Light is now available!
January Spotify Playlist: TWO playlists will be released the weekend of January 1, 2021
#Grinchalong2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls ends January 6
SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month
Stitches West 2021 has been canceled
Stitches at Home February 5-7, 2021
Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6
Open A New Window KAL #42ndStitchONWKAL January 1st - March 31st
Hey Look Me Over (22:15)
Netflix productions of The Boys In the Band directed by Joe Mantello and produced by Ryan Murphy & The PROM directed by Ryan Murphy (not Ryan Reynolds as mentioned in the episode)
Mention of film adaptation of Annie Get Your Gun
Mention of Dallas Buyers Club
Little Known Facts (45:48)
Kindness, Gratitude, and Compassion cost nothing.
Current Productions (1:54)
More progress on Socks for Dad, using the Dyad Top Down pattern from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco. Still working on the leg of the second sock.
Almost done with the first sleeve of the Payne Pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple.”
Progress on for Mom’s Looped Loop Cowl pattern by Kirsten Johnstone in Oink Pigments Mystic in “Thats a Moray”
Progress on the Herbivore Shawl by Stephen West in Lola Bean Yarn Co’s Silk Bean in “Diptera”
My Strongest Suit (9:18)
Worsted Boxy
Aumangea Pullover
Pride Socks
Ranger Cowl
Lady Eleanor Entrelac Stole (Ravelry Link)
Beeswax Hat (Ravelry Link)
Urchin Hat (Ravelry Link)
Various other Vanilla is the New Black Socks (Ravelry Link)
Mention of Scarf Style
Events (15:03)
December Spotify Playlist: Merry and Light is now available!
Grinchalong 2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls December 1 - January 6, 2020 - #GRINCHALONG2020
SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month for entertainment and engagement in a variety of ways.
Mention of the SBMT Director’s Panel Discussion
Stitches West 2020 has officially been cancelled.
Open A New Window KAL #42ndStitchONWKAL January 1st - March 31st
Mention of Mame
Hey Look Me Over (22:23)
PomPom Quarterly #35 Winter 2020
Mention of Stephen West’s Painted Bricks Shawl (Ravelry Link)
Little Known Facts (43:30)
Instead of a To-Do list, make a Tah-Dah List!
Tur-caken tutorial
Tur-caken photos!
Current Productions (5:45)
More progress on Socks for Dad, using the Dyad Top Down pattern from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco. Cast on for second sock, through the cuff ribbing, now working on the leg..
Still working on the body of the Payne Pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple.” Working on the ribbing at the bottom of the body, and then on to the sleeves!
Still working on the second sleeve of Dexter’s Sweater. Using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (old base) in “Federal Hill” and “Logan Circle.” Sweater is a top down striped raglan cardigan knit with steeks knit out of the The Knitters Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters by Ann Budd. Currently on the prowl for puppy ribbon & buttons.
A little progress on for Mom’s Looped Loop Cowl pattern by Kirsten Johnstone in Oink Pigments Mystic in “Thats a Moray”
Cast on for the Herbivore Shawl by Stephen West in Lola Bean Yarn Co’s Silk Bean in “Diptera”
Mention of the Clapotis from Knitty Fall 2004
My Strongest Suit (19:25)
Worsted Boxy
Aumangea Pullover
Pride Socks
Ranger Cowl
Looped Loop
Urchin Hat (Ravelry Link)
Various other Vanilla is the New Black Socks (Ravelry Link)
Events (24:29)
December Spotify Playlist: Merry and Light is now available!
Thankvember Spotify Playlist is still available.
Thankvember 2020 - #THANKVEMBER2020
Grinchalong 2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls begins December 1 - January 6, 2020 - #GRINCHALONG2020
XRX Stitches at Home: December 5, 6, 12, 13
Stitches West 2020 has officially been cancelled.
SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month for entertainment and engagement in a variety of ways.
Mention of I Am a Camera
Hey Look Me Over (34:12)
2017 Broadway Production of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn starring Bryce Pinkham and Corbin Bleu,and Megan Sikora
Mention of the original 1942 film of the same name
Mention of the 1954 film White Christmas
Mention of the Broadway Production of White Christmas. Cast recording can be found here
Mention of She Loves Me and Mame
Mention of High School Musical
Little Known Facts (48:22)
When in doubt, read it out loud.
Current Productions (1:22)
More progress on Socks for Dad, using the Dyad Top Down pattern from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco. Finished the first sock with some difficulty with the toe decreases, still need to cast on for second sock.
Still working on the body of the Payne Pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple”
Finished the first sleeve. Using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (old base) in “Federal Hill” and “Logan Circle.” Sweater is a top down striped raglan cardigan knit with steeks knit out of the The Knitters Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters by Ann Budd
Progress on for Mom’s Looped Loop Cowl pattern by Kirsten Johnstone in Oink Pigments Mystic in “Thats a Moray”
My Strongest Suit (14:56)
Worsted Boxy
Aumangea Pullover
Pride Socks
Boneyard Shawl (Ravelry Link)
Treppenviertal Cowl
Starting Point (Ravelry Link)
Beeswax Hat (Ravlery Link)
Various other Vanilla is the New Black Socks (Ravelry Link)
Events (24:07)
Thankvember Spotify Playlist
December Playlist to be released 11/27/2020
Thankvember 2020 - #THANKVEMBER2020
Grinchalong 2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls begins December 1 - January 6, 2020 - #GRINCHALONG2020
XRX Stitches at Home: December 5, 6, 12, 13
SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month for entertainment and engagement in a variety of ways.
Hey Look Me Over (30:35)
2018 West End Filmed Production of Funny Girl
Youtube video of Fanny Brice
Mention of the 1964 Original Broadway production of Funny Girl
Mention of the 1968 film adaptation of Funny Girl starring Barbra Streisand
Mention of the 1968 film The Lion in Winter starring Katharine Hepburn
Little Known Facts(42:50)
Hitting the Pause Button
Current Productions (3:01)
More progress on Christmas Socks for Dad, using the Dyad Top Down pattern from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco. Finished gusset decreases, now working on the foot.
Finished the yoke increases & dividing for the arms, now working on the body of the Payne Pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple”
Finished the body of Dexter’s Christmas Sweater, now about halfway done with the first sleeve. Using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (old base) in “Federal Hill” and “Logan Circle.” Sweater is a top down striped raglan cardigan knit with steeks knit out of the The Knitters Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters by Ann Budd
Mention of the The Knitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns by Ann Budd
Mention of the The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd
Cast on for Mom’s Looped Loop Cowl pattern by Kirsten Johnstone in Oink Pigments Mystic in “Thats a Moray”
My Strongest Suit (12:16)
Aumangea Pullover
Worsted Boxy
Pride Socks
Ranger Cowl
Various other (Ravelry Link) Vanilla is the New Black socks
Events (21:20)
Thankvember Spotify Playlist
Thankvember 2020 - #THANKVEMBER2020
Grinchalong 2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls begins December 1 - January 6, 2020 - #GRINCHALONG2020
XRX Stitches at Home: December 5, 6, 12, 13
SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month for entertainment and engagement in a variety of ways.
Hey Look Me Over (28:10)
Color Cables by Andi Smith Cooperative Press
Little Known Facts (36:18)
There is No Wrong Way to Cut a Tomato
Current Productions (1:43)
More progress on Christmas Socks for Dad, using the Dyad Top Down pattern from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco. Through the heel and now currently working on the gusset decreases.
Slow but steady progress on the Payne Pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple” currently working on the yoke increases.
Cast on for Dexter’s Christmas Sweater using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (old base) in “Federal Hill” and “Logan Circle.” Sweater is a top down striped raglan cardigan knit with steeks knit out of the Knitters Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters by Ann Budd.
Continuing progress on the emPower People cowl by Casapinka Designs in Malabrigo Rios “Pearl Ten”
FINISHED the Ranger Cowl by Michael Vloedman using Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in “Midnight Sky”. Blocked & Seamed…just need to photograph this week.
My Strongest Suit (12:16)
Aumangea Pullover
Worsted Boxy
Mention of Schitts Creek on Netflix
Urchin Hat
Various Vanilla Socks
Events (17:18)
November Playlist on Spotify is now available
Thankvember 2020 - #thankvember2020
Grinchalong 2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls begins December 1 - December 31, 2020
XRX Stitches at Home: December 5, 6, 12, 13
SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month for entertainment and engagement in a variety of ways
Hey Look Me Over (23:45)
Operation Sock Drawer by The Knitmore Girls (Be sure to ask for an autographed, personalized copy when you place your order!
Little Known Facts (34:00)
Do the next right thing.
Make Them Hear You (37:54)
Ballot tracking from BallotTrax
Current Productions (1:50)
Finished the sleeves on the Boxy Chevrons sweater by Susanne Sommer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock “Ice Cream Truck” (MC), “Gasoline” (CC1), and Oink Pigments Mystic “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” (CC2)
Cast on and working on Christmas Socks for Dad, using a vanilla pattern in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco. Will likely knit these socks with an afterthought heel and coordinating toe with the mini skeins in the set.
Cast on for the Ranger Cowl by Michael Vloedman using Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in “Midnight Sky”
Cast on and working on the Payne Pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple”
Pre-planning for a Christmas sweater for the great-nephew Dexter using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (old base) in “Federal Hill” and “Logan Circle.” Have not settled on a pattern at this time, but will likely be some sort of top-down raglan construction.
Events (15:00)
Halloween Craft All the Things #TKGHalloweenCATT – hosted by the Knit Girllls 09/15 – 10/31
#KALloween/#CALloween – hosted by the Knitmore Girls
SBMT Presents: DRACULA 10/30 - 8pm, 10/31 - 7pm
SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month for entertainment and engagement in a variety of ways
Hey Look Me Over (20:15)
2014 SF Opera Production of Show Boat
Little Known Facts (38:26)
If you cant find it, try cleaning and organizing
Make Them Hear You (43:30)
12 days until election day – VOTE VOTE VOTE!
Ballot tracking from BallotTrax
Current Productions (1:35)
Still working on the second sleeve of the Boxy Chevrons Sweater in Lemonade Shop Yarns with Oink Pigments yarn in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” as a secondary accent color.House Sock in “Gasoline” and “Ice Cream Truck”
Frogged the Quadrat Pullover in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple”, will repurpose the yarn for another Payne Pullover.
Started and finished a cross stitch project from Junebug and Darlin
Spinning Extrafine Merino from Manos del Uruguay on the Device from Questionable Origins
Mention of Kevin’s Aumangea Pullover and Payne Pullover
Events (15:30)
Bay Area Fiber Fair: July 17 - October 15
Halloween Craft All The Things - hosted by the KnitGirllls #KALloween #CALloween #tkghalloweencatt
Thankvember 2020: November 1 - November 31 #thankvember2020
Hey, Look Me Over (21:50)
Sock Architecture: Heels, Toes, & Techniques for Knitting Awesome Socks by Lara Neel - Cooperative Press
Little Known Facts (28:12)
Holiday Knit Planning
Mention of the Barley Hat by TinCanKnits (Ravelry Link)
Mention of the Looped Loop Cowl (Ravelry Link)
Mention of the Sockhead Cowl (Ravelry Link)
Make Them Hear You (38:15)
Doing your homework & using reliable media sources
Media Bias Chart
School has started, Kevin is taking an Accounting Course and an English Composition Course this quarter.
Current Productions (3:38)
Working on the second sleeve of the Boxy Chevrons Sweater in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Gasoline” and “Ice Cream Truck” Wound up using the Oink Pigments yarn in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” as the secondary accent color.
A little progress on the Quadrat Pullover in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple”, but contemplating putting this sweater on hold for the time being.
More progress on the Hermione’s Everyday Socks in Oink Pigments Sock “Mystery Flavor”
Cast on for another Purple eMpower Bandanal in Malabrigo Rios “Pearl 10” after realizing that the bandana that has already been knit is not necessarily comfy for wearing.
Mention of Kevin’s Black Boxy (Ravelry Link)
Events (13:46)
List from Knitty.com of cancelled events
Bay Area Fiber Fair: July 17 - October 15
South Bay Musical Theatre eStudio: Website and Facebook Group
Hey, Look Me Over (16:54 )
South Bay Musical Theatre’s streamed archive production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.
Youtube Playlist of behind the scene and interviews regarding the production here
Mention of the artwork of Edward Gorey
Mention of Austrian Curtain
Clarification of the technical issues regarding the last reviewed production.
Little Known Facts (36:45)
How to Eat a Whale
Mention of “Melinda Mae” by Shel Silverstein from Where the Sidewalk Ends
Make Them Hear You (42:18)
Being an Informed Voter
Current Productions (1:52)
More progress on the Boxy Chevrons Pullover by Susanne Somer in The Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” and “Gasoline”. Contemplating using Oink Pigments Sock in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” as the accent color for each sleeve.
Slow progress on the Quadrat Pullover from Knitty 2009 in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple”
Almost caught up to where I had frog back on my Three by Two Hat when I realized I wasn’t using twisted rib. Hat is knit in MJ Yarns Silken DK in “Ether”
A little bit of progress on the Hermione’s Everyday Socks in Oink Pigments Sock in “Mystery Flavor”
Pre-planning has begun for a handspun sweater in Shetland wool has involved referencing The Spinners Book of Fleece by Beth Smith as well as The Knitters Book of Wool by Clara Parkes
Mention of Worsted vs. Woolen spinning techniques.
Events (15:46)
Comprehensive list from Knitty.com of cancelled events
Bay Area Fiber Fair: July 17 – October 15
South Bay Musical Theatre eStudio: Website and Facebook Group
Hey, Look Me Over (18:00)
A review of SBMT’s streamed production of The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams on 09/19/2020
Mention of upcoming streaming production of Arsenic and Old Lace being put on by The Tabard Theatre Company running Sept 25 – Oct 4
Little Known Facts (28:46)
Check your voter registration here and here is the vote tracker
Current Productions (4:05)
Just past the heel flap on the first of the Secret Socks using a basic vanilla sock pattern with the Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock in “The Texas Incident”
More progress on the first sleeve of the Quadrat Pullover from Knitty 2009 in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple”
Swatched and cast on for the Boxy Chevron in The Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” and “Gasoline”
Cast on for the Mystic Sea Witch Shawl by Anna Dalvi from the book Mystic Shawls 2, in Freia Fine Handpaints Lace “Metropolis” and “Tijuana Teal”
Cast on and completed the Purple emPower Bandana in Manos del Uruguay Wool Classica
Mention of Kevin’s previously knit circular lace shawl
Information about the emPower People Project
Check your voter registration here and here is the vote tracker
Events (20:00)
Comprehensive list from Knitty.com of cancelled events
Bay Area Fiber Fair: July 17 - October 15
South Bay Musical Theatre eStudio: Website and Facebook Group
SBMT Reader’s Theatre all black production of The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams on September 12th
Hey, Look Me Over (26:07)
Mystic Shawls 2 by Anna Dalvi
Little Known Facts (38:24)
How to deal with dips in your knitting mojo
Current Productions (3:03)
Still working on the Neon Socks in Regia Fluoromania “Neon Ocean Color”
Frogged the Cookie A Slide Socks in to repurpose the yarn for a pair of Secret Socks using a basic vanilla sock pattern with the Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock in “The Texas Incident”
Finished swatching and cast on for the Quadrat Pullover from Knitty 2009 in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple” after pre-washing the yarn using Eucalan and citric acid.
Picked up and made some progress on the Three by Two hat in MJ Yarns Silken DK in “Ether”
Finished the Payne Pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Headwaters” with a slight modification to the sleeve pattern to make it a ¾ sleeve sweater.
Washed the yarn for the Boxy Chevron in The Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” and “Gasoline”
Events (24:55)
List from Knitty.com of cancelled events
Bay Area Fiber Fair: July 17 - October 15
South Bay Musical Theatre eStudio: Website and Facebook Group
SBMT Reader’s Theatre production of Almost Maine by John Cariani on September 4th Reservation Form
Hey, Look Me Over (27:45)
The Knitting Man(ual) by Kristin Spurkland
Little Known Facts (41:05)
How to safely put down your project so you can pick it up again with less mistakes.
Mention of KnitCompanion
Current Productions (3:00)
Finished the Pride Socks in White Birch Fiber Arts Self-Striping Sock in “The Full Monty”
Finished the as Aumangea Pullover by ArohaKnits in the Malabrigo Rios “Pearl 10” and “Pines”
More progress on the Payne Pullover in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Headwaters”
Swatched for the Quadrat Pullover in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple”
Cast on for a pair of Neon Vanilla Socks in Regia Fluoromania in “Neon Ocean Color”
Events (12:00)
List from Knitty.com of cancelled events
Bay Area Fiber Fair: July 17-Oct. 15
Stitches at Home: Sept. 5, 6, 12, 13
South Bay Musical Theatre eStudio: Website and Facebook Group
A Recap of Fiberworld 2020
Hey, Look Me Over (18:40)
Kevin reviews the 2000 recording of Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby
Mention of the 1960 film version starring Mary Martin
Mention of a vintage Mary Maxim pattern
Mention of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s 2018 Production of Oklahoma
Little Known Facts (32:30)
Finding inspiration for your next knitting project
Mention of the Knitmore Girls Podcast, the Clapotis, and Kevin’s Lady Eleanor Stole
Current Productions (5:10)
Working on the second sleeve of the Aumangea Pullover by Aroha Knits in Malabrigo Rios “Pearl 10” and “Pines”
Kevin frogged and restarted his Payne pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Headwaters”
Made more progress on the 2nd Pride Sock in White Birch Fiber Arts Self-Striping Sock in “The Full Monty”
Cast on for a Slide Socks by Cookie A in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock in “The Texas Incident”
Cast on and finished the Looped Loop Cowl by Kirsten Johnstone in Lemonade Shop Yarns Classic DK in “Toxic Hippo”
Cast on and finished the Treppenviertel Cowl by Nicola Susen in Onyx Fiber Arts DK in “Veronica”
Events (20:10)
Updated list from Knitty with cancelled fiber events as well as links to vendors who we can support
Bay Area Fiber Fair runs from July 17 through October 15
Fiberworld 2020 August 19-23
SBMT E-Studio Events all located on the SBMT eStudio Facebook Group located here and their website
Stitches at Home - September 5, 6, 12, 13
Hey Look Me Over (25:27)
Kevin talks about the challenges of starting a knitting and theatre podcast during a pandemic, and reviews the 2015 production of Driving Miss Daisy starring Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones, and Boyd Gaines, as well as talking about the 1989 film adaptation.
Little Known Facts (41:45)
How the segment titles of the 42nd Stitch Podcast got their name.
Ragtime
Wildcat
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (1999 Broadway Revival)
Miscellaneous (47:04)
Ravelry update: project pages will continue to be created on the podcast website until the site is safe for everyone. Ravelry group for the podcast is now LIVE for those who would like to join and it is safe to do so.
EPISODE 6: A Leg Up on Mistakes
Administrative Notes (0:36)
Project pages are now setup for all current knitting projects. Show note links will link to the project pages on this website, and those project pages will then contain links to Ravelry for those for which Ravelry is still accessible.
Current Productions (2:01)
Kevin has the body on his his Payne pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Headwaters” 85% Merino 15% Silk
Working on the second sleeve of the Aumangea Pullover by Aroha Knits in Malabrigo Rios “Pearl 10” and “Pines” (100% SW Merino)
Cast on for the Looped Loop Cowl by Kirsten Johnstone in Lemonade Shop Yarns Classic DK in “Toxic Hippo”
Events (7:27)
Updated list from Knitty with cancelled fiber events as well as links to vendors who we can support
Stash Dash 2020 hosted by the Knit Girllls runs May 22 through August 22
Bay Area Fiber Fair runs from July 17 through October 15
Fiberworld 2020 August 19-23
SBMT E-Studio Events all located on the SBMT eStudio Facebook Group located here and their website
A Review (9:16)
Literary Knits by Nikol Lohr
Little Known Facts (15:11)
Knitting mistakes, how to prevent them & learn from them.
Current Productions (3:51)
Kevin has the body on his his Payne pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Headwaters” 85% Merino 15% Silk
Working on the second sleeve of the Aumangea Pullover by Aroha Knits in Malabrigo Rios “Pearl 10” and “Pines” (100% SW Merino)
Events (9:05)
Updated list from Knitty with cancelled fiber events as well as links to vendors who we can support
Stash Dash 2020 hosted by the Knit Girllls runs May 22 through August 22
Bay Area Fiber Fair runs from July 17 through October 15
SBMT E-Studio Events all located on the SBMT eStudio Facebook Group located here and Youtube Channel here
- Wednesday, July 22, 7:30pm: A Muse Event: Trivia Night with Walter Mayes
- Friday, July 24, 7:30pm: South Bay Cabaret: “Hi! Felicia!” with Felicia Chang
- Tuesday, July 28, 7:30pm: Behind the Curtain: Headshot Photography with Joanna Degeneres
Little Known Facts (11:35)
The importance of self-care during the quarantine and tips & tricks for coping.
Current Productions (4:02)
Kevin has been working on his Payne pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Headwaters” 85% Merino 15% Silk
More progress on the Aumungea Pullover by Aroha Knits in Malabrigo Rios Pearl 10 and Pines (100% SW Merino)
A little more progress on the Pride socks in self striping sock yarn from Whitebirch Fiber Arts Full Monty (generic vanilla sock with an eye of partridge heel) 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon.
Events (9:25)
Updated list from Knitty with cancelled fiber events as well as links to vendors who we can support
Tour de Fleece - June 27 through July 19
Stash Dash 2020 hosted by the Knit Girllls- May 22 through August 22
SBMT E-Studio Events all located on the SBMT eStudio Facebook Group located here
- Monday, July 13, 7pm: BBTD Musical Theatre History: The 1940's with Heather Kenyon
- Friday July 17, 8pm Pacific: eReaders Theatre The Book of Will
- Saturday July 18, 10am Pacific: Jazz Dance with Michael Saenz
- Wednesday, July 22, 7:30pm: A Muse Event: Trivia Night with Walter Mayes
- Friday, July 24, 7:30pm: South Bay Cabaret: “Hi! Felicia!” with Felicia Chang
- Tuesday, July 28, 7:30pm: Behind the Curtain: Headshot Photography with Joanna Degeneres
Back to Before (12:16)
Kevin discusses the production facts and history of the 1969 Tony Award winning musical 1776
Little Known Facts (29:31)
Kevin talks about following through on those knitting projects that never seem to end
Current Productions (4:27)
Knot Today tank by Skeinanigans in Knitted Wit Victory Fine (discontinued) in “Spicy Chai” and “Shandanowitz” 100% Merino
Payne pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Headwaters” 85% Merino 15% Silk
Pride sock in self striping sock yarn from Whitebirch Fiber Arts Full Monty (generic vanilla sock with an eye of partridge heel) 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon.
Events (12:48)
Updated list from Knitty with cancelled fiber events as well as links to vendors who we can support
SBMT E-Studio Events all located on the SBMT eStudio Facebook Group located here
Monday June 29, 7:30p - Behind the Curtain Discussion: Khalia Davis and Youth Theatre Initiatives
Wednesday Jul 1, 7:30p: Acting Workshop with Chris Reber
Tuesday July 7, 7p: South Bay Cabaret: An evening of Sunshine with Bob Sunshine
Monday, July 13, 7pm: BBTD Musical Theatre History: The 1940's with Heather Kenyon
Hey Look Me Over (14:24)
Deciseiveness Scoop by Brome Fields
Sorrel by Wool & Pines
Boxy Chevrons by Susanne Sommer
Kevin mentions his Black Boxy that he completed a while back.
Little Known Facts (19:54)
Kevin’s Yarn Stimulus Package
Current Productions (0:26)
Pride sock in self striping sock yarn (80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon)from Whitebirch Fiber Arts "Full Monty"
Aumangea Pullover by Arohaknits in Malabrigo Rios (100% SW Merino) "Pearl 10" and "Pines"
Cast on for the Knot Today tank by Skeinanigans in Knitted Wit Victory Fine discontinued (100% Merino) in "Chai" and "Shandanowitz"
Cast on for the Payne pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle (85% Merino, 15% silk) in “Headwaters”
Events (7:18)
An updated list of cancelled fiber events, as well as a link to vendors to help support them at https://knitty.com/sos.html
Little Known Facts(7:35)
How to be an Ally
Guide to Allyship
White Fragility
Current Productions (2:17)
Kevin is working on the Hermione Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder in Oink Pigments Oink Sock “Mystery Flavor”
Kevin is working on the Aumangea Pullover by Aroha Knits in Malabrigo Rios “Pearl 10” and “Pines” and has finished the front and back of the sweater and is making slow progress on the first sleeve.
Kevin is working on a basic 2x2 rib hat (no pattern) in MJ Yarns Silken DK: Polwarth and Silk in "Ether", a bright neon blue.
There isn’t any live theatre going on, but Kevin mentions how arts organizations are currently suffering and suggests looking into your local community to see how you can support them during the pandemic.
There are also conversations going on that Kevin has been participating about racism, representation, and diversity in casting in the theatre community.
Back to Before (15:24)
Kevin discusses the merits of The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Kevin mentionsThe Molly Brown House
Kevin mentions an episode of the Whats Her Name podcast for finding out more information on who Molly Brown actually was.