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

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