Recorded on March 14, 2024

Book talk begins at 21:00

Our Summer Tops KAL has begun and goes until to June 1, 2024. It needs to be an adult-sized top that you consider to be appropriate for use in the summer, and we will leave the parameters of that to you! Come chat with us about summer tops on our KAL thread, and check out our Summer Tops bundle for pattern ideas!

Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

EVENTS

Tracie and Barb will

• NoCKRs - April 25-28, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA
• Fiber Frolic - June 1 at the Soul Food Farm outside Vacaville, CA

KNITTING

Barb Finished:

• 2 Knitted Knockers

Tracie finished:

• Tracie's Fresh Favorite Tee by Christen Clement Designs in Queen City Yarn Coleman in the Maple colorway
• Tracie's Pixie Dust by Dani Sunshine in Berroco Vintage Handpaintsin a light blue/pale green/purple colorway
• 1 Knitted Knocker
• Tracie's Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino, using Hayfield Spirit Chunky

Barb is working on:

• CAPROCK tee by Yamagata using Araucania Ollagua
• Knitted Knockers
• Rock It Tee #2 by Tanis Lavallee, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain, in the colors Clarity, Rouge, and U Blue
• Pinnacles Beanie by Nancy Bates, from the Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates, using a kit

Barb has cast on:

• Barb's Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino, using worsted weight leftovers

Tracie cast on:

• Bee Beautiful Tee by Pia Trans in in Carpool Cotton Bamboo in the Copper colorway

She continues to work on:

• Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota using fingering scraps

If you would like to make Knitted Knockers, here is some useful info -

From the Knitted Knockers.org website:

"Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Traditional breast prosthetics can be hot, heavy and sticky. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can't be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. They are adjustable, washable and can even be worn while swimming. Our special volunteer knitters provide these FREE to those requesting them"

Please visit the Knitted Knockers website, Knitted Knockers Homepage for all the information that you need.

This webpage is especially helpful for information on approved yarns and color information: Yarns and colors

Very Important: Please note that neutral colors are preferred. If you want, you can use bright colors on the bottom of your knocker, but the top of it needs to be in a neutral color.

Patterns: So many choices! Please go to this section to pick and download your (free) pattern: Knitted Knockers Patterns.

Hint: The Bottoms Up Knocker for Double Point Needles pattern works great with magic loop too…and has the easiest "start" to your knocker!

BOOKS

Barb read:

• If It Bleeds by Stephen King - 5 stars
• The Mystery Guest (Molly the Maid #2) - 3 stars

Tracie read:

• Forever... by Judy Blume - 4 stars
• I'll Take Care of You by Caitlin Rother - 4.5 stars
• The Bone Jar by S.W. Kane - 3 stars

Info from Tracie's "Thumbs Up" about the sweater shaver: The Substack article about pilling is here The excellent sweater shaver can be purchased here