Girlfriends Knitting

Shortly after I filmed this episode, I found out that my dad had died, and I needed to run to Dallas to be with my family. The quilt I show that I made for my brother became extra meaningful when I gave it to him.

Thank you all for your condolences and prayers during this time.

Welcome to Girlfriends Knitting—with Dr. Carolyn Warren Wiley, founder of Rose & Pearl Publishing—where faith, family, and yarn meet in conversation. Whether you’re stitching your first scarf or your hundredth, knit with us, laugh with us, and grow in connection. Subscribe for cozy chats, patterns, and encouragement that feels like friends in your living room. (Note that Seasons 1 and 2 were filmed in 2010-2012, prior to Carolyn's radical transformation in Christ. Season 3 was filmed in 2023, after she was married with a precious little girl. Season 4 is coming that is current.)

Find out more at https://girlfriendsknitting.com

NOTE: I had not learned about the school shootings in CT when I recorded today. My thoughts are with the families.

Welcome to Girlfriends Knitting—with Dr. Carolyn Warren Wiley, founder of Rose & Pearl Publishing—where faith, family, and yarn meet in conversation. Whether you’re stitching your first scarf or your hundredth, knit with us, laugh with us, and grow in connection. Subscribe for cozy chats, patterns, and encouragement that feels like friends in your living room. (Note that Seasons 1 and 2 were filmed in 2010-2012, prior to Carolyn's radical transformation in Christ. Season 3 was filmed in 2023, after she was married with a precious little girl. Season 4 is coming that is current.)

Find out more at https://girlfriendsknitting.com

No show notes for this week. Dad is still in the hospital.

Welcome to Girlfriends Knitting—with Dr. Carolyn Warren Wiley, founder of Rose & Pearl Publishing—where faith, family, and yarn meet in conversation. Whether you’re stitching your first scarf or your hundredth, knit with us, laugh with us, and grow in connection. Subscribe for cozy chats, patterns, and encouragement that feels like friends in your living room. (Note that Seasons 1 and 2 were filmed in 2010-2012, prior to Carolyn's radical transformation in Christ. Season 3 was filmed in 2023, after she was married with a precious little girl. Season 4 is coming that is current.)

Find out more at https://girlfriendsknitting.com

Show Notes:

News and Notes -

Ok, it may not be Thanksgiving anymore, but I have so much to be thankful for, I had to spend some time telling you "thank you".

Thank you to everyone here and on plurk for your love, prayers, and support.

Thank you to jetgirl1313 for the gorgeous Hour Glass Cardigan pattern.

Thank you to my fill-in podcasters: ShanthiDragon, Fifikins, lkmemphis, ekaterin4luv.

Thank you for the RAPs: Jackie-Knits, franciscangypsy, mad79, BetsyK.

Thank you to my knitting BFF, Dawn aka knittinwolf, for the wonderful hug in the form of a beautiful shawl. You know I love you!!

Thank you to Amy (my SO) for the generous donation to the CAC for me to have the beautiful shawl by AnnetteK18. And thank you to Annette, and all of you who sent donations to the CAC. It was a huge success, and they had enough donations to have another event soon!

Love and hugs to the family of knitpurlgurl. We love you and miss you, Karrie.

Finished Objects -

Sunday BBQ socks

Hat for Daddy - my own design

Works in Progress -

Pink Sugarplums socks

Boatneck sweater

Swatches for knitting class homework

Rocky Coast Cardigan (Crazy Zombie Squirrel KAL/Sweater KAL)

Spectra by Stephen West for Mom

Frog/Turtle (SSK KAL)

Acquisitions - 

Desert Vista Dyeworks custom order in the M.I.C. sock yarn

Bon Fiber in the London fog colorway - will be socks for Christen

Keegan Lane - My Beautiful Wickedness Fiber

Welcome to Girlfriends Knitting—with Dr. Carolyn Warren Wiley, founder of Rose & Pearl Publishing—where faith, family, and yarn meet in conversation. Whether you’re stitching your first scarf or your hundredth, knit with us, laugh with us, and grow in connection. Subscribe for cozy chats, patterns, and encouragement that feels like friends in your living room. (Note that Seasons 1 and 2 were filmed in 2010-2012, prior to Carolyn's radical transformation in Christ. Season 3 was filmed in 2023, after she was married with a precious little girl. Season 4 is coming that is current.)

Find out more at https://girlfriendsknitting.com

Show Notes:

News and Notes -

A long episode where I am talking all about my crazy Christmas knitting plans! 2 sweaters, 3 socks, two toys, one huge shawl….crazy!!

Thanks to Rowlesgirl for her gorgeous shawl for the CAC.

SOCK-TOBER!! I got three pairs of socks finished. Give away yarn and buttons!

Finished Objects -

Mystery Rainbow pencil roving is now a gorgeous single-ply fingering yarn using the new woolly winder, 

sock hat for the CAC donations.

Works in Progress -

Sunday BBQ socks

Pink Sugarplums socks

Boatneck sweater

Swatches for knitting class homework

Rocky Coast Cardigan (Crazy Zombie Squirrel KAL/Sweater KAL)

Spectra

Frog/Turtle (SSK KAL)

Fitness - 

Weight-loss: lots of good food, and lots of walking at Rhinebeck. 

Gym since Rhinebeck, need to get knee checked on. 

Missed two WW meetings, I must attend meetings!! I am a food addict!

Welcome to Girlfriends Knitting—with Dr. Carolyn Warren Wiley, founder of Rose & Pearl Publishing—where faith, family, and yarn meet in conversation. Whether you’re stitching your first scarf or your hundredth, knit with us, laugh with us, and grow in connection. Subscribe for cozy chats, patterns, and encouragement that feels like friends in your living room. (Note that Seasons 1 and 2 were filmed in 2010-2012, prior to Carolyn's radical transformation in Christ. Season 3 was filmed in 2023, after she was married with a precious little girl. Season 4 is coming that is current.)

Find out more at https://girlfriendsknitting.com

Show Notes:

News and Notes -

It is a Rhinebeck Roundup - complete with video clips with guest stars Mom, aka SpunCotton, and Dad (he’s not on Ravelry…he is not a social media person)! 

Yay for 500! give away. PM with your address if you are one of the winners. ;) 

Goodies from The Knitting Garage at A.L. Stickle’s, which you can read more about here, for the Sock-tober giveaway next week. 

I couldn’t remember the name of the prints on the podcast, but here is a link. Sheep Incognito.

Podcaster meetup, where I met so many people! You will just have to watch to hear the list. It was that many people. 

Wooly winder from the parental units for Christmas! YAY!

Works in Progress -

knee-length vanilla socks (Christmas present), 

a “Flying Geese” square for the KnitGirllls afghan square swap

a hat for the Silent Auction for the Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center.

Welcome to Girlfriends Knitting—with Dr. Carolyn Warren Wiley, founder of Rose & Pearl Publishing—where faith, family, and yarn meet in conversation. Whether you’re stitching your first scarf or your hundredth, knit with us, laugh with us, and grow in connection. Subscribe for cozy chats, patterns, and encouragement that feels like friends in your living room. (Note that Seasons 1 and 2 were filmed in 2010-2012, prior to Carolyn's radical transformation in Christ. Season 3 was filmed in 2023, after she was married with a precious little girl. Season 4 is coming that is current.)

Find out more at https://girlfriendsknitting.com

Show Notes:

News and Notes -

Thank you for the sweet note from Kate who won the stitch markers.

500 members! Will draw for prizes next week.

Finished Objects -

Stripy knee socks in Red Heart and Sole

Weeba by Amy Spindler, out of Red Heart in Pink camp and leftover yarn from Gemini sweater. I modified the pattern to make a dress instead of a sweater. I gave the pattern to Amy.

Works in Progress - 

Boatneck Sweater for Chelsie for Christmas

Sunday BBQ socks out of Lorna's Lace's solemate in the Zombie BBQ colorway.

Fitness - 

Lost one pound

Color Run was awesome!

Welcome to Girlfriends Knitting—with Dr. Carolyn Warren Wiley, founder of Rose & Pearl Publishing—where faith, family, and yarn meet in conversation. Whether you’re stitching your first scarf or your hundredth, knit with us, laugh with us, and grow in connection. Subscribe for cozy chats, patterns, and encouragement that feels like friends in your living room. (Note that Seasons 1 and 2 were filmed in 2010-2012, prior to Carolyn's radical transformation in Christ. Season 3 was filmed in 2023, after she was married with a precious little girl. Season 4 is coming that is current.)

Find out more at https://girlfriendsknitting.com

Show Notes:

News and Notes -

Ordered stickers for Rhinebeck instead of buttons, and they look great. The first ten to request a sticker in the Ravelry thread will be sent one.

Sock-tober KAL

Next week I am heading to Rhinebeck!

Finished Objects -

Test knit for Megan - Bipartisan socks

NEW crocheted premie blanket.

Works in Progress - 

Stripy knee socks in Red Heart and Sole

Boatneck Sweater for Chelsie for Christmas

Fitness - 

Bad week for weight-loss

WW meeting is tonight

Color Run is Saturday morning! I am very nervous.

Welcome to Girlfriends Knitting—with Dr. Carolyn Warren Wiley, founder of Rose & Pearl Publishing—where faith, family, and yarn meet in conversation. Whether you’re stitching your first scarf or your hundredth, knit with us, laugh with us, and grow in connection. Subscribe for cozy chats, patterns, and encouragement that feels like friends in your living room. (Note that Seasons 1 and 2 were filmed in 2010-2012, prior to Carolyn's radical transformation in Christ. Season 3 was filmed in 2023, after she was married with a precious little girl. Season 4 is coming that is current.)

Find out more at https://girlfriendsknitting.com

Show Notes:

News and Notes -

Ordered stickers for Rhinebeck instead of buttons

Sock-tober KAL

Finished Objects -

Socks for Stacy 

Works in Progress - 

Test knit for Megan - Bipartisan socks

Boatneck Sweater for Chelsie for Christmas

NEW premie blanket. Dogs destroyed the first one, so this one is crocheted.

Fitness - 

Next week is the Color Run! ShanthiDragon is running next week too.

WW meeting was awesome. The leader was great, very diverse group.

Welcome to Girlfriends Knitting—with Dr. Carolyn Warren Wiley, founder of Rose & Pearl Publishing—where faith, family, and yarn meet in conversation. Whether you’re stitching your first scarf or your hundredth, knit with us, laugh with us, and grow in connection. Subscribe for cozy chats, patterns, and encouragement that feels like friends in your living room. (Note that Seasons 1 and 2 were filmed in 2010-2012, prior to Carolyn's radical transformation in Christ. Season 3 was filmed in 2023, after she was married with a precious little girl. Season 4 is coming that is current.)

Find out more at https://girlfriendsknitting.com

Show Notes:

News and Notes -

Thank you so much to flanders for the amazing box of goodies. 

Thank you, Charlotte for the surprise yarn bowl

Drew prizes for the UFO KAL

Ordered stickers for Rhinebeck.

Several KAL's coming up - Whatcha Swatchin' Never Have I Ever, LoKAL with The Fat Squirrel Speaks.

No finished objects.

Works in Progress - 

Socks for Stacy (I ripped out the violets. Colorwork is not for me yet.)

Test knit for Megan - Bipartisan socks

Boatneck Sweater for Chelsie for Christmas

Premie blanket for the 3 stitches podcast blanket drive

Fitness -

Food Hangover

Second weight watchers meeting tonight

Welcome to Girlfriends Knitting—with Dr. Carolyn Warren Wiley, founder of Rose & Pearl Publishing—where faith, family, and yarn meet in conversation. Whether you’re stitching your first scarf or your hundredth, knit with us, laugh with us, and grow in connection. Subscribe for cozy chats, patterns, and encouragement that feels like friends in your living room. (Note that Seasons 1 and 2 were filmed in 2010-2012, prior to Carolyn's radical transformation in Christ. Season 3 was filmed in 2023, after she was married with a precious little girl. Season 4 is coming that is current.)

Find out more at https://girlfriendsknitting.com