Skein Enable Podcast

Finished Items: Jill finished her Sous Sous pullover by Norah Gaughan in Malabrigo Arroyo.  She made a Solar Eclipse Coaster using the pattern by Tamara Adams.  She also finished her Wonder Woman Wrap by Carissa Browning using Koigu KPM, Knit Picks Gloss Fingering in Honey and Lana Grossa Meilenweit Seta/Cashmere in Red.  Her Rav page here. My Current Fix: The only thing that Jill is working on is the Dotted Rays shawl by Stephen West, using yarn from Apple Tree Knits Plush Fingering in Watermelon. What I'm Jonesing For: Jill is thinking about making Rhapsody in Cables for the Joji Locatelli upcoming KAL.  She likes the Kitchen Cloth in Mosaic Design by Koharu biyori.  She bought a couple patterns by Ambah O'Brien: Kallara and Lilli Pilli.  She's into the Happy Go Yellow shirt by Cello Knits. Uppers, Downers & Miscellaneous Links: Logan Lucky Brigsby Bear The Founder Hannibal Richard Armitage - maybe he doesn't have a fake nose in The Hobbit! Project Runway As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes Angels Flight by Michael Connelly Bosch Winter Creek Cloth

It's the latest episode where I've completed nothing. My Current Fix: Jill is still just working on Sous Sous by Norah Gaughan out of Malabrigo Arroyo in Plomo. What I'm Jonesing For: Jill bought the patterns for Parachutey and Dotted Rays - Speckled Fade by Stephen West.  She pre-ordered yarn for the Flamingo Flavor shawl by Susanne Sommer.  She likes the crocheted Lacey Petals Cover Up or Jacket by Erin Petty.  She likes the Palmetto cardigan by Emilia Jensen out of Pom Pom Quarterly Autumn 2017 issue.  Also, the Ballyhoo cardigan by Francesca Hughes from the Stranded Magazine Mild Weather 2017 issue.  Jill is also into the Delmara Shawl by Vanessa Ewing. Uppers, Downers & Miscellaneous Links: Qing Fibre Apple Tree Knits pins by ShelliCan Wildfiber Studio The Knitting Tree LA Sew Together: A Stitching Lounge Neighborhood Fiber Co Michael Levine fabrics A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan Dunkirk Hacksaw Ridge Defending Your Life Glow Wet Hot American Summer The Keepers The Good Wife Girl Group Sound: Lost & Found: One Kiss Can Lead to Another

Here's the actual Ep. 51!  I full on skipped a major step last time... Finished Items: Jill finished her Laura's Leaves shawl by Emily K. Williams.  She used One Twisted Tree Prime Fingering in Acid Peacock.  Her Rav page here. My Current Fix: Jill is working on her Sous Sous pullover by Norah Gaughan out of Malabrigo Arroyo in Plomo.  She also started her Wonder Woman Wrap by Carissa Browning using Koigu KPM in a blue color and Knit Picks Gloss Fingering in Honey. What I'm Jonesing For: Jill bought the Foxy & Wolfie pattern by Ekaterina Filippova-Blanchard (KatyTricot).  She likes the Soleie A vintage cardigan by Anne B. Hanssen.  She is tempted by the Briocheluscious shawl by Andrea Mowry.  For crochet, she likes The Durban Spice Girls square by Jen Tyler and the Juna the mini unicorn by Little Bichons (as well as her Malo the mini bear).  Jill got the Field Guide to Knitted Birds book by Arne & Carlos.  She really wants to make the embroidered birds for a wall hanging. Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links: Fruity Knitting Podcast Yarniacs podcast Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) Outfest film festival God's Own Country (2017) Hannibal - with Mads Mikkelsen Pushing Daisies Dead Like Me Wonderfalls Master of None The Leftovers Sherlock Live from the Poundstone Institute The Broom of the System by David Foster Wallace Jill also drew for the yarn giveaway from Berean Hills Alpaca - the winner was 58r8nity, Cassie!

50 Episodes!  Waahoo! Things I've Finished: Jill used the House Baratheon Socks pattern by Avalanche Designs using Socks that Rock Lightweight in Rare Gems-Water.  She also modified the Jayne Cobb Hat Brooch pattern by Eva McDonald to be a bookmark, using sock yarn scraps.  She finished the River Otter by Sara Elizabeth Kellner and sent it off to her friend.  She used Paton's Classic Wool in Taupe and KP Wool of the Andes in Mink Heather.  The little fish is made out of Madtosh Pashmina in Tosh Loves Stephen. Her rav page is here.  Jill finally finished the Shusui Shrug by Susanne Sommer out of KP Hawthorne Graffiti Speckle and Dragonfly Fibers Pixie in Black Pearl.  Her rav page is here.  It took some dedication to weaving in ends, but Jill finished her modification of the Sharkbite Socks by Lara Smoot into fingerless mitts!  She used Cloudborn Twist Fingering yarns in Light Grey and Aqua along with assorted scraps. My Current Fix: Jill's only current project is the Laura's Leaves shawl by Emily K. Williams out of One Twisted Tree Prime Fingering in Acid Peacock.  She is entering it into the PALKAL for the Actually Knitting podcast.  She also swatched for Sous Sous by Norah Gaughan out of Malabrigo Arroyo in Plomo. What I'm Jonesing For: Jill has committed to make a Tweed Toad by Sara Elizabeth Kellner by the end of 2017.  She likes the Protest is Patriotic shawlette by nycraft craftivist.  She also likes the Knit Feathers of Canada pattern by Erin Black. Re-Ups: Jill received an amazing package from Debbie that included a beezee hat by Katrin Schubert out of Malabrigo Arroyo.  She also received some beautiful fiber as well some skeins of hand-dyed yarn.  There is an adorable project bag by Pearl and Plum.  In fact, we're doing a giveaway over on the Ravelry page of one of the skeins that Debbie dyed!  Her business is Berean Hills Alpacas and the website is at http://bereanhillsalpacas.com.  There were also a bunch of other goodies in the package (including the Sous Sous pattern!). The package I sent: The package I received: Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links: Knitscene Fall 2017 (not on Ravelry yet!) Vogue Early Fall 2017 Baby Driver (2017) with Ansel Elgort Damien Chazelle Whiplash (2014) Jaws (1975) Aero Theatre - American Cinematheque Masters of Sex Patriot American Gods Bolero (1984) Moonlight (2016) Twin Peaks RuPaul's Drag Race The Accountant (2016) Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) Richard Donner  - and event at AMPAS

Finished Items: Jill finished her Wonder Warmer by Sick Lil Monkeys out of Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo.  Her Rav page is here. She got her swap package sent out, but can't share the projects yet. My Current Fix: Jill is soooo close to finishing her Shusui Shrug by Susanne Sommer.  She is clipping along on a River Otter by Sara Elizabeth Kellner.  There is a KAL in the Rabbit Hole Knits group.  She is using Paton's Classic Wool in Taupe and Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Mink Heather.  She also started Laura's Leaves by Emily Williams in One Twisted Tree Prime in Acid Peacock.  Her project page is here.  She is joining in the PALKAL over at the Actually Knitting podcast group with this one. What I'm Jonesing For: Jill might start the Wear a Hug shawl by Kristina Villemaite.  It is a free pattern that you can get by following AnimaKnits on Instagram.  Jill was gifted the Sous Sous pattern by Norah Gaughan.  She is excited to finally make this top!  She likes the sosu mystery KAL 2017 by Susanne Sommer now renamed the Mysteries, She Wrote shawl.  Jill also favorited the Divide pullover by Emily Greene from Wool People 11 and the Ancyra Cowl by Sarah Schira from the Knitty First Fall 2017.  She liked a couple crochet projects, the Oasis Shell by Juliette Bezold from Interweave Crochet Summer 2017 and the Maestrale shawl by Nimhriel.  She also liked the Besjes pullover by Cello Knits. Uppers, Downers, and Miscellaneous Links: Purl Soho The Strand bookstore The Altered Stitch So Cal Knits Momofuku Milk Bar Russ and Daughters Wonder Woman (2017) Jane the Virgin The Americans Orphan Black Sherlock

The guest for this episode is Adrienne, Jill's mom!  She is on Ravelry as ajay, but she doesn't have anything on her profile. Our Current Fix: Adrienne is working on the Vitruvia Vest by Marilyn King from Black Water Abbey yarns.  She is using Cloudborn yarn.  Black Water Abbey yarn is here.  She is also working on a Traditional Hap Shawl for the Vancouver Knitting Guild out of Jamison & Smith sport weight yarn.  She also has the Fox Paws by Xandy Peters on the needles.  Jill is still working on the Shusui Shrug.  She is also working on her mystery project for the 2 Knit Lit Chicks swap.  She is crocheting the Wonder Warmer by Sick Lil Monkeys out of Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo in a gold color. What We're Jonesing For: Adrienne is planning a Philosopher's Wool sweater.  Jill wants to make a toy for a friend's kid.  She is looking at River Otter by Sarah Elizabeth Kellner, La Prawnda by Ashley Dorian Medwig, and Pig Amigurumi CAL by Brenna Eaves.  She also likes a couple shawls, including the LIRATA by Olga Sukhovalova and Angle of Incidence by handmade by SMINE.  She's also looking forward to an upcoming shawl KAL with Kristina Villamaite.  She's even favorited a pair of socks, the Twirla Socks by Amanda Schwabe. Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links: IMAX VR Fort Vancouver Lilac Vines cowl #15 Banded Lace Pullover by Traci Bunkers Candice Eisner Strick Reagan Presidential Library iFLY Voodoo Doughnuts Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980) with Powers Boothe The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: a Modest Bestiary by David Sedaris Twin Peaks (1990) Breaking Bad (2008) Married at First Sight Hardcore Henry (2015) American Gods on Starz Tennis cake Nixon (1995) The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple by Jeff Guinn American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst by Jeffrey Toobin A Place Called Waco: A Survivor's Story by David Thibodeau and Leon Whiteson Portlandia - cult episode

My Current Fix: Jill finished another pair of Knitted Knockers in Paton's Grace yarn in navy blue.  She is continuing to work on her Shusui Shrug by Susanne Sommer using Knit Picks Hawthorne in Graffiti Speckle and Dragonfly Fibers Pixie in Black Pearl.  She worked a little bit on her Shark Bite mitts as well as the Sophie's Universe. What I'm Jonesing For: Jill has been looking at Elena Nodel patterns and bought Touch the Sky and Grow with Me Bonnet.  Her Go Fund Me page is here. From the Interweave Knits Summer 2017 issue, Jill queued the Helena's Shawl by Lori Wagner and the Tudor Rose shawl by Lisa Jacobs. Re-Ups: Caron Cakes in Red Velvet and Rainbow Sherbert. Knit Picks Felici Worsted in Rustic Invictus Yarns Reward in Contemplate ( to make Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty) Upppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links: Peeps Oreos Trader Joes Gluten Free Granola Ports O' Call in San Pedro Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol 2 Bosch Season 3 Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape by Jenna Miscavige Hill If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer by O.J. Simpson Aaron Hernandez The Woolslayers podcast

Finished Items: Jill finished three sets of Knitted Knockers using the Magic Loop instructions in Cascade Ultra Pima.  She also mostly finished the Retreat Bath Mitt (closest to this pattern) by Elizabeth Doherty out of Quince & Co. Sparrow.  My Current Fix: Jill sent a ton of time working on the Shusui Shrug by Susanne Sommer in Knit Picks Hawthorne in Graffiti Speckle and Dragonfly Fibers Pixie in Black Pearl.  She also worked a little bit on her Sophie's Universe crocheted blanket. What I'm Jonesing for: Jill has plans to make the Marklee pullover by Elizabeth Doherty and the Cabri Shell by Luise O'Neill.  She likes the Romi Hill shawl, Latticework.  A couple items she thinks are interesting but probably won't make are THE DROPPED STITCH shawl by Marion Bulin and the Pizza Party Snuggle Sack by Bernat. The giveaway winner of the Three Ring Circus handspun by Kim is marimariknits! Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links: Fishknits Yarn EspressoBeanBags Pop Star: Never Stop Never Stopping Crashing - Pete Holmes Grimm Kerry James Marshall at MOCA Grand If I Did It by OJ Simpson, released by The Goldman Family

Finished projects: Jill finished the Never Seen Before MKAL shawl organized by Kristina Villamaite using Koigu KPPPM and Paigewood Farms Chugiak, with a tiny blip of Cloudborn Fingering.  Her Rav project is here. She also finished the Cloche from Norah Gaughan's Cable Sourcebook, substituting in the Cruller Chevron cable, using Malabrigo Rios in Ravelry Red. My Current Fix: Jill came back to her Mustang Quilt kit by Cotton + Steel.  The updated pattern is available at their website.  She brought her kit from craftsy.  She finished the piecing of the top, but needs to back it and quilt it still.  She did a little bit more work on the Shark Bite socks by Lara Smoot in Cloudborn Twist Fingering.  She finally started the Shusui Shrug by Susanne Sommer.  She started with Gnarledpaw yarn, then tried to sub One Twisted Tree in Acid Peacock, but ended up with Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering in Graffiti Speckle and Dragonfly Fibers Pixie in Black Pearl. What I'm Jonesing For: She likes the Todoque by Rebekka Mauser, a fingering weight cowl with texture, lace and colorwork.  She's into the Deschain boxy pullover by Laila Raabe.  She thinks the Magic Spring Shawl by Katerina Bobkova is a nice alternative to the Find Your Fade shawl.  Jill is really digging deep by looking at the Kusha Kusha scarf again, using Habu yarns.  It's available on the Purl Bee website now. Uppers, Downers & Miscellaneous Links: NoCKRs - knitting retreat Hollywood Knitter videocast Knitted Knockers Get Out (2017) Life, Animated (2016) Marvel's Iron Fist Big Little Lies Missing Richard Simmons S-Town Kim's etsy shop: The Three Ring Circus Find Kim on Ravelry as inbetweendreams and on Instagram as inbetweendr3ams

I have a special guest!  It's Kim!  Formerly of the Stitch by Stitch video cast and inbetweendreams on Ravelry and inbetweendr3ams on Instagram.  I apologize for the sound quality.  I got a little overeager with noise removal and it lost a bit of the dynamic range.  Plus I was slightly drunk and yelling. What We've Finished: Kim wove a little table runner out of handspun yarns and Pagewood Farms sock yarn.  Her Rav page here. She recommends the Rigid Heddle Weaving class on Craftsy. Jill finished a baby sweater using the Crazyheart pattern by Tanis Lavallee from the Heart on My Sleeve ebook out of Cascade Ultra Pima in Jade and a number of other cotton leftovers.  Her Rav page here. Our Current Fix: Kim is working on a hot water bottle cover out of some handspun.  She is using the Handspun Hottie pattern by Laurie Claire.  The fiber is Two If By Hand Polworth/Silk in Holly Holiday. (I got Polly Pocket confused with Holly Hobby!). Jill is finishing up the Not Seen Before MKAL coordinated by Kristina Villamaite using Koigu KPPPM, Pagewood Farms Chugiak and a blip of Cloudborn Twist Fingering in aqua.  She will be casting on the Cloche pattern from the recent Norah Gaughan book using Malabrigo Rios in Ravelry Red. What We're Jonesing For: Kim bought the Babette Blanket pattern by Kathy Merrick.  She likes two crochet blankets by Sandra Paul including the Clamshell Blanket and the Granny Goes Large.  She also wants to get into colorwork.  She is planning for the Bousta Beanie by Gudrun Johnston using Jamison's & Smith Shetland yarn and looking at the Inspira Cowl by graphica and Lovage by Marie Wallin. Jill is into the Confetti pullover by Veera Valimaki, the Stormy Sky Shawl by life is cozy and the Rainbrioche hat by Katrin Schubert. Uppers and Downers and Miscellaneous Links: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah I'm Judging You by Luvvie Ajayi I'm a Stranger Here Myself by Bill Bryson The Broom of the System by David Foster Wallace Amy Schumer - The Leather Special Trevor Noah - Afraid of the Dark Neil Brennan - Three Mics Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee with Jerry Seinfeld The Americans The Great British Bake Show Logan (2017) Abstract: The Art of Design The Murder of Fred Hampton (1971) UCLA Film & Television Archive Suicide Squad (2016) The Legend of Tarzan (2016) Hidden Figures (2016) This is Us Big Little Lies Nashville Shetland Wool Week small postage scale - mine is similar to this one Happy Knits Dayana Knits Dead/Living Threesome: Michael Fassbinder Jesse Williams Kurt Cobain Michael Jackson Joel McCrea Rita Hayworth Marion Cotillard MacBeth (2015) Henry Cavill