This week's episode
has been sponsored by:
Introducing Abstract Fiber
Alto: 100% SuperWash Blue Faced Leicester in a 3-ply DK weight yarn.
Shiny, very soft, just the right amount of twist. You should see how
this yarn takes color! There is something magical about the way the
colors smudge together and create new shades in between. Add the sheen,
and it’s almost too pretty to sell. Perfect for sweaters, scarves,
wrist warmers, just about anything. 4.5 ounces of Alto is nearly 400
yards and only $20. We think you’ll love Alto as much as we do. Find
Alto online at AbstractFiber.com.
Join us in welcoming Sandi
Rosner, Friday (July 2, 2010 7:00 - 8:00pm) one of the great minds
behind Think Outside the Sox, as she shares the inspiration for the
contest, the selection process of the winning socks, and more! Sandi
will be available to sign books after the talk.
Think
Outside the SOX , the latest from XRX Books,
features over 60 winning designs from the Knitter’s Magazine contest.
This ultimate sock book highlights many design processes, innovative
constructions and updates on traditional techniques and just plain
beautiful socks. Extensive charts and diagrams, illustrated
explanations, and detailed photographs all round out this how-to for
everything socks. There’s no better time to be a sock knitter! You can
find us on the web at http://KnittingUniverse.com/SOX/
or call 800-232-5648.
On the needles: (00:38)
Gigi is working on her Frost
Flowers Stole. Jasmin has worked
a little on her
Brandywine (knit out of Abstract
Fiber Hepburn) a little bit, but mostly on her Citron (knit out of Abstract Fiber's Supersock in
the Knitmore
colorway). Gigi is knitting a
plain cowl (inspired by the Stacked
Eyelet Cowl) out of her Abstract
Fiber Knitmore
Supersock.
Gigi finished her
Brandywine shawl and she *loved*
the purled i-cord bind-off. Jasmin mentions Rosemary's e-book(7
Small Shawls to Knit), and the new
design ("Merope".) Gigi has started a pair of Cozy
Cables socks (from Sock
Club) out of the Tanis Fiber Arts sock yarn. Jasmin mentions "Supernatural", and has cast on a pair of socks out of Damselfly Yarns' "Demon Cloud" sock yarn (inspired by the
Supernatural), using the Knitmore
Vanilla sock pattern with the
Cynthia variations.
Gigi needs to buy beads to finish her Citron, Jasmin needs to have the sleeves put on
her Tempest
sweater. Jasmin mentions a few
podcasts, including Knit Cents, Here's to Ewe, Belle of the Ball, and Cast On. (Welcome back, Brenda!)
We do the winery recap. Jasmin
mentions Janet Heppler (of Nebo Rock Textiles). Gigi mentions Brenda
Patipa, then we set up our Fantasy Knitting Project Runway designers.
(The list is Brenda Patipa, Maggie Jackson, Fiona Ellis, Norah Gaughan, Jean Frost, and one more.)
Events: (27:58)
- 6/5: Spinning at the Retzlaff
Winery
- 6/12: WWKIP day . We'll be at Santana
Row, in the center section across
from Sunglasses on the Row and Cohiba.
- 6/18-20: Black
Sheep Gathering. Eugene, OR.
- 7/3 : Start of the Tour de Fleece! We'll be doing a mass-start
starting at 8:30 AM PST in the Team Sasquatch group chat.
- 9/6: Monterey Wool Auction
Contest! (29:49)
The Head
to Toe design contest is launched. Details can be found in the
contest thread. The contest ends 8/31/2010. Prizes include: