Skein Enable Podcast

My Current Fix: Jill is working on Not Seen Before by Kristina Vilimaite and several other designers have contributed wedge designs.  This pattern is from the Sight is Life ebook.  She is using Koigu KPPPM in 741P and Pagewood Farms Chugiak in a deep blue.  She has also been working on her Sophie's Universe CAL by Dedri Uys in Knit Picks Brava Worsted and her Shark Bite fingerless gloves using the sock pattern by Lara Smoot. Jill also started a baby yoke sweater from the Heart on My Sleeve ebook by TinCan Knits.  She is using Cascade Ultra Pima and will either make Heartstring or Crazyheart. What I'm Jonesing For: Jill's finally bought two sweater patterns by Svetlana Volkova, Aurys and Bloomsbury.  She won the Schmur hat pattern by Sarah Jordan and is looking forward to making it.  She loves two different center out shawl patterns, Fallowed by Bristol Ivy and Epicenter by Josh Ryks.  She also likes the Cowesett Tee by Cassie Castillo in Interweave Knits Spring 2017. Re-Ups: Jill bought more Wolle's Color Changing Cotton 100gram skeins in Pink Medley and Icicle Medley at a trunk show at Wildfiber.  She also won a skein of A Hundred Ravens Lustre DK in The Southerly Hunt from the Indie Designer Gift-a-Long.  First-In-First-Out Craft-a-Long! Jill announces the winners of the FIFO CAL!  Check out the episode to find out if you've won! Uppers, Downers and Misc. Links: Hidden Figures My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Frequency TV show Frequency movie Fargo TV show Girls Man in the High Castle by Phillip K. Dick

A little bit different this time around! Finished Projects: Jill finished a couple pussyhats. The first using the Brooklyn Purl Alley Cat Hat by Claudette Brady in Lamb's Pride Bulky.  Her rav page here.  She also knit a Kettunosin by Anna Maltz out of Filatura di Crosa Zarina doubled, in a light pink and bright pink (rav page here).  She finished her Brunswick shawl by Mindy Wilkes out of Wolle's Color Changing Cotton in Lifesaver Medley. Hers is here. She also finished her first Mother Bear!  It was supposed to be in honor of KnittyBarb from the 2KnitLit Chicks podcast, but she finished way too late.  My Current Fix: Jill has been working on her existing projects, including the Shark Bite socks by Lara Smoot.  She had to turn them into mitts!  She's also gone back to her Sophie's Universe crochet blanket by Dedri Uys using Knit Picks Brava Worsted.  Hers is here. What I'm Jonesing For: Jill is planning on starting the Not Seen Before MKAL by Kristina Vilimaite and 6 others from the Sight for Life ebook.  She also really likes the Zuni Shawl by Danielle Chelson, Doo Wop by Lisa Hannes and the Rosette Window by Mia Rinde.  She also loves the Springs to Mind hat by Kino Knits from Point/Counterpoint Vol. 2 which is inspired by Susie White's Frondescence shawl (which she also loves!) Uppers, Downers and Misc. Links: Womb by M.K. Carroll Man in the High Castle Project Runway Jr. Goliath Chez Jay Sully (2016) Silence (2016) The Outsiders Car Talk #yarnlovechallenge on Instagram

Finished Items: Jill finished the other four items for her Indie Designer Giftalong Opadoo!  She crocheted the Heavenly Lemon shawl by Elena Madsen out of a Chinese fingering weight wool.  Her Rav page here.  She finished the Aumangea Pullover by Francoise Danoy out of Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Merino Worsted Twist in Grey Heather and Scarlet.  Her Rav page here.  She made a Maurice cowl by Lee Meredith out of Malabrigo Twist in Zinc and Noro Kureyon #170.  She did the medium, wide size and changed the order of the stripes to use the most of the skein of Kureyon.  The Rav page here.  Her last GAL project was Mosaic Slippers by CraftArella using Paton's Classic Wool in Plum Heather and a natural color.  Rav page here. Our Current Fix: Michele made huge progress on her baby blanket, using the Diagonal Comfort Blanket pattern out of Red Heart with Love in Boysenberry. Jill has resumed work on the Brunswick shawl by Mindy Wilkes using Wolle's Color Changing Cotton in the 150g ball in Lifesaver Medley.  She is also working on Shark Bite by Lara Smoot out of Cloudborn Fibers Wool Fingering Twist in Grey and blue, plus other scraps. What We're Jonesing For: Michele is feeling forced into make the Hadley Button Slouch Hat by Justine Walley for someone she barely knows. Jill likes the Yin Yang Kitty Ankle Socks by Geena Garcia, Little-Eyes booties by Inma Gijon and the Pineapple Hat by Emily Dormier.  She also loves the Winter Petrichor sweater by Bristol Ivy. Uppers, Downers and Misc. Links: Susie Cakes Torrance Bakery Blick Fang yarn distributed by Zitron Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Gnarledpaw yarn You Can't Touch My Hair by Phoebe Robinson Hamilton the Revolution by Lin-Manuel Miranda Year of Yes by Shondra Rhimes Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur The Princess Saves Herself in this One by Amanda Lovelace Hidden Figures (2016) - with Jim Parsons Rogue One (2016) La La Land (2016) Adnan's Story by Rabia Chaudry The Sellout by Paul Beatty The OA on Netflix Another Earth (2011) UFC 207 - Amandes Nunes vs. Ronda Rousey Tillamook Tillamookies - actually don't have any sorbet things M&M Coffee Nut Chocochip Oreos

Here's episode 38 at long last!  This was recorded right after the presidential election.  If you'd rather not relive that, you can skip this episode, or stop listening around 30 minutes in. Finished Items: Jill finished a blanket square from the Orange Quarter Quilt pattern by Eva Marie Niles out of Filatura Di Crosa Zara Plus in a forest green color.  She also finished her On the Spice Market shawl by Melanie Berg.  She used Leading Men Fiber Arts Showcase in Barbie's Nighty, a Woolbearers gradient kit in Golds and Frabjous Fibers Chesire Cat in Tulgey Wood.  Her Rav page here. Our Current Fix: Michele has picked up her Garter Squish by Stephen West again!  She is using Berocco Vintage in a tan brown color plus Vanna's Choice leftovers as the contrast. Jill is working on Brunswick by Mindy Wilkes out of Wolle's Color Changing Cotton 150 gram skein in Lifesaver Medley.  She did a lot of swatching for her Imitation Game inspired cardigan but has put it aside for now. What We're Jonesing For: Michele is looking at a bunch of baby blankets including the Sprout Blanket by Hanna Breetz, the Hudson Bay Inspired Crib Blanket by Purl SoHo and the Windy City Baby by Julie Blagojevich. She also is going to cast-on a Melanie Berg pattern, either Perhaps, Perhaps or 5190 Miles (gift from dimsumdumpling) Jill is loving the Fargo Pullover by Sheila Toy Stromberg.  She took advantage of the Knitters Pay It Forward movement and got the Oliver Toque by Sarah B. Abram and the Soundbreaker Shawl by Christopher Salas.  She was gifted The Miller's Daughter shawl by Melanie Berg by Gen, and given Ondawa by Michelle Wang and Kontrastne by Anna Kuduja by Melinda of the Yarnderwoman podcast. Re-Up: Jill was gifted Norah Gaughan's Knitted Cable Sourcebook (and really wants to make the Cloche from it).  She also got a skein of Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles in Potluck and a pulse warmer kit from her Mom's trip to Amsterdam. Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links: UnhHHH - youtube show with Trixie Mattell and Katya Zomolodovic The Rook by Daniel O'Malley Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer The Arrival (2016) dir. by Denis Villeneuve aebleskiver pan - vitumbua Lily Chin 85C degree bakery - Taiwanese chain! Death Becomes Her (1992) Kings Hawaiian rainbow cake

Finished Items: Jill finished the Delta Mitts by Ella Austin using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport weight in Fairy Tale and Grey Heather and Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Sport in a purple color.  Her Rav page here.  She also made an overlay crochet ornament, the Starry Dream Hanging Ornament by Lilla Bjorn Crochet using sock yarn scraps.  Her Rav page here. Our Current Fix: Michele is working on the Diagonal Comfort Blanket by Lion Brand out of Red Heart with Love.  She is going to use an edging from the book Around the Corner: Crochet Borders by Edie Eckman.  She is using the Raspberry color, but also bought Peacock and Berry Red. Jill is working on the Aumangea Pullover by Francoise Danoy using Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Merino Worsted Twist in Grey Heather and Scarlet.  She is also crocheting the Heavenly Lemon shawl by Elena Madsen out of Sanli 216 Chinese yarn in an aqua color. What We're Jonesing For: Jill wanted Michele's help deciding what cowl/scarf to start for the Indie Designer Gift-a-Long.  She was debating the Sorcerers Stripes Scarf or Cowl by Brenda Castiel, Charadriiformes by Sarah Huntington Burch, Waverleaf by Faye Kennington, Deco Drops by Sarah Huntington Burch and Maurice by Lee Meredith. Michele really wants a South Riding Kitchen Rug by Sun Fl0wer.  She also likes the Cropped Bohemian Sweater by Camexia and the Catch and Release sweater by Melissa Schaschwary Jill also likes the Tulipa Espiral shawl by Ines Sousa and the worsted color work shawl, Azulejo Shawl by Christina Danaee.  She also wants to make the Pussyhat Project hat by Kat Coyle.  And the tiny Zigguratlettissimissimo sweaters by Asa Tricosa! Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links: The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain by Phoebe Robinson The Crown Matt Smith from The Crown and Dr. Who The Best Recipe cookbook America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook (maybe this is the one Michele mentioned?)

After  computer mishaps we are back!  Hopefully Ep. 38 will come out after this one! Finished projects: Michele finished her Gather hat by Tin Can Knits. Jill finished the Tartelette by Lisa Chemery out of Bumblebirch Forage in Cranberry.  This was her first project for the Indie Designer Gift-a-Long.  Her Rav page is here. Our Current Fix: Michele is chugging along on her Garter Squish blanket by Stephen West, using Vanna's Choice and Berroco Vintage Bulky. Jill is working on the Mina hat by Ela Torrente using Knit Picks Chroma Worsted in Parakeet, also for the gift-a-long.  She pretty much finished it while recording.  Her Rav page is here.  She also made it partway through her first Mother Bear for the Mother Bear Project. What We're Jonesing For: Michele has been looking at baby blankets again.  She is thinking about making a giant Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth.  She is into all of the crocheted blankets by BabyLove Brand, including the Desert Bloom, Wildflower Blanket, Modern Patchwork, Painted Hexagon, Trellis & Chevron and Threaded Colors Chevron. Jill is making plans for the rest of the gift-a-long.  She will be starting the Delta Mitts by Ella Austin, the Aumangea Pullover by Francoise Danoy (using Cloudborn Worsted Twist from Craftsy), Shark Bite socks by Lara Smoot and the Starry Dream Hanging Ornament by Tatiana Kupryianchyk (Lilla Bjorn Crochet).  She also bought the Sizzle Pop shawl by Lesley Anne Robinson but won't cast it on until next year. Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links: Chess Pie Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream 2KnitLitChicks podcast Hedwig and the Angry Inch with Darren Criss The Rain Room at LACMA Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi Manson: The Life & Times of Charles Manson by Jeff Guinn UNHhhh youtube channel RuPaul's Drag Race  Seu Jorge in The Life Aquatic - youtube link

Finished Projects: Jill made The Clincher by Ash Kearns out of Knitted Wit Victory Fingering in Supernova and Sweetgeorgia Tough Love Sock in an aqua color.  Her Rav page is here. Our Current Fix: Jill had some project attempts that didn't turn out.  Including the Mesmeric Cardigan by Katy Banks and Becky's Preemie Fruit Orchard Hat by Rebecca Craig from Bev's Country Cottage.  She is also working on On the Spice Market by Melanie Berg for the Big Bad Berg-a-Long.  She is using Leading Men Fiber Arts Showcase in Barbie's Nighty, a Woolbearers Gradient set in gold and Frabjous Fibers Cheshire Cat in Tulgey Wood.  Her Rav page is here. Michele is working on the smocked hat, Gather by tincanknits in Red Heart with Love. What We're Jonesing For: Michele is into the Altastratus shawl by Alla Saenko, the Cicada Shawl by Toby Roxane Barna and Aggregate by Jimenez Joseph.  Michele can't get the Baby Bubble Blanket by Pamela Spath out of her head.  She might have to make another Windschief by Steven West. Jill likes the Fangorn Forest by Svetlana Gordon, the Stag Head Pullover by Norah Gaughan and the Emerald Shawl by Bernadette Ambergen.  There are some free patterns that she likes: I'm With Her by yellowcosmo, Songbird by Sara Elizabeth Kellner, Blair Road by Magdalene Lee and the Bikini Dishcloth by Lily/Sugar n Cream. Wolle's Color Changing Cotton - Lifesaver Medley Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links: Celebrate Forsythe at the Music Center Twist, Yarns of Intrigue The Rook by Daniel O'Malley Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Classics Reimagined version) The Monster at the End of this Book (Sesame Street) Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay Dead Wake by Erik Larson You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero Think Better, Live Better by Joel Osteen It's Not Okay: Turning Heartbreak into Happily Never After by Andi Dorfman Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi Empathy Exams: Essays by Leslie Jamison The Girls: A Novel by Emma Cline The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger - not the cover I was envisioning! Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams American Gods by Neil Gaiman American Horror Story: Roanoke Insecure - Issa Rae Westworld Lena Dunham - Women of the Hour

Episode 36 is up! Finished Items: Michele finished a couple hats for her friend: the Bubble Hat by Malsen og Mor out of Vanna's Choice in Fern and Kelly Green.  Her Rav page here.  She also made a hat using the Super Soft Merino Hats for Everyone pattern by Purl Soho in Lion Brand Woolspun in Peacock and Moss Mix.  Her Rav page here. Jill finished her Imagine When by Joji Locatelli in gnarledpaw Boffo BFL in Smash Box.  Her Rav page here.  This is for the Joji Fall Knit-a-Long.  She finally is done with her Banded Lace Pullover by Traci Bunkers in Cascade Avalon.  Her pictureless page is here.  And finally, she made the Beeswax Hat by Amy van de Laar using Anzula Cricket in Toffee. Hers is here.  She is submitting this for the Harvest Hat-a-Long from the Twisted Stitches Podcast and Killtocraft podcast. Our Current Fix: Michele is working on the Gather hat by tincanknits out of Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in Magenta.  Mad Color is the most recent Tin Can Knits collection. Jill is finishing up the Alyx Bonnet by Caryn Pronty in Berroco Vintage.  She is getting back to work on her Sophie's Universe using Knit Picks Brava Worsted.  Rav page here. FIFO CAL!: Finally take the time to knit a project that you've been wanting to do for a long time.  First-In-First-Out!  Items are eligible if you're started them after September 15, 2016.  The Craft-a-long will continue through November.  Tell us why your item counts!  We'd prefer if the yarn or pattern has been in "the queue" since before January 2016. Jill has plans to make the Mesmeric Cardigan by Katy Banks using Knit Picks Palette using colors inspired by the sweater that Keira Knightley wears in Imitation Game. Michele has been wanting to make the Lune shawl by Miriam Felton for years and might do it for the CAL. What We're Jonesing For: Michele is loving the bonnets by Balls to the Wall/ Gretchen Tracy, including the Iris Bloom Bonnet, She's a Betty Bonnet, and the Floral Mesh Bonnet (all free patterns!).  She also mentions the Mendia Hat by Ambah O'Brien. Jill planning on knitting On the Spice Market by Melanie Berg during her vacation.  She loves the new shawl Boon Lay by Asa Tricosa.  She likes the Rain, Rain, Go Away by Laura Reinbach and the Laurel Cardigan by Amy Christoffers from the newest Knitty, Deep Fall 2016.  For all those crazy variegated skeins in your stash, there is the One & Done shawl by casapinka.  She also likes the crochet shawl Heavenly Lemon by Elena Madsen. Uppers, Downers and Misc. Links: LA County Fair La Creme Cafe on Melrose Twisted Stitches Podcast Petite Weaver Crafts podcast Double Knit podcast Sand and Sea Knitting Guild Lily Chin You're a Bad Ass by Jen Sincero The Rook by Daniel O'Malley Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Classics Reimagined) Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen The Black Hole by Charles Burns Book Riot Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein gnarledpaw yarns

We need to get back on a regular schedule!  We had lots to talk about! Finished Projects: Michele finished and blocked her Clincher shawl out of Spun Right Round sock yarn in Trainyard and KP Stroll Brights in Pucker.  She also bound off her Rikke hat in Marigold Jen DK, Pascal colorway. Jill finished her Ravellenic project!  It is the Amille shawl by Emily Ross in Tosh Lace Oceana. Her Rav page is here (needs finished pictures!) Our Current Fix: Michele doesn't have anything on the needles!  She is going to find a hat pattern using Lion Brand Lion's Pride Woolspun. Jill recommends that Michele join the Twisted Stitches Podcast Harvest Hat-a-Long. Jill is working on the last sleeve of her Banded Lace Pullover by Traci Bunkers in Cascade Avalon.  She is knitting the Imagine When shawl by Joji Locatelli in gnarledpaw Boffo yarn in the Smash Box colorway for the Joji Fall KAL.  Her Rav page here. What We're Jonesing For: Michele likes the Silver Screen Hat & Scarf (mainly just the hat) by Paton's.  She likes the Hogwarts House Scarf Bookmarks by Five Little Monsters.  (Jill can't find the exact one, but here's a search of scarf/bookmarks.)  She's into the I'm Lichen This Hat by Gretchen Tracy. Jill likes the (rascist?) Senor Taco by the DMC Design Team.  Listener Gen (dimsumdumpling) published her first pattern: the Holiday Gifting Minis.  Jill has also favorited a couple shawls: Spotlight by Janina Kallio and Ramble by Andrea Mowry.  She likes the Stranger Things cowl by Mary Annarella.  She's also into the Shusui Shrug by Susanne Sommer (famous for the Hoodie Shawl Cardigan) out of Qing Fiber. Uppers, Downers and Misc. Links: Hope hummus - Kale Pesto Pacific Opera Project - Abduction from the Seraglio. Kiss Me Like a Stranger: My Search for Love and Art by Gene Wilder Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosch Dead Wake by Erik Larson With Malice by Eileen Cook salt. by nayyirah waheed the princess saves herself in this one by Amanda Lovelace Hard Edge by Tess Oliver So That Happened by Jon Cryer What If: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Monroe A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole Bucking F-ing Dent by David Duchovny Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession by Susan Orlean Adaptation (2002)  Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer Bosch on Amazon Prime Jackie Brown (1997) Point Break (2015) Swedish Fish flavored creme Oreos

It's a long one today.  We apologize for all the background noise.  We'll have to close the windows next time around! Our Current Fix: Michele is trying to wrestle her Rikke hat WiP out of Marigold Jen DK. Jill finished her Inara Wrap by Ambah O'Brien in Artyarns Milano Fade.  She also finished her BB-8 amigurumi, using BB-8 inspired by Star Wars: The Force Awakens by Casey Barnes out of Red Heart Super Saver in White, Grey Heather and Cascade 220 in orange.  She did a few rows on her Banded Lace Pullover by Traci Bunkers.  She is frantically working on her Amille shawl by Emily Ross in Tosh Lace Oceana for the Ravellenic Games. Her project page here. What We're Jonesing For: Michele has rediscovered the Pterotactyl shawl by Marc Smollin.  She likes the Welcome Back Garter stole by Casapinka.  She found an edging modification to the Half Granny Square Shawl by Anastacia Zittel that made her want to make another one (can't find the mod to link!).  A similar pattern is the Wearever Wrap by Heather Walpole. Jill is looking through her Joji Locatelli patterns for the Joji Fall KAL starting August 15.  She could knit Recoleta, Imagine When or Fine Tune.  She has a couple new favorite shawl patterns: the Rookwood by Mindy Wilkes and the Good Vibes shawl by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne.  There's a cute, giant, free scrubby pattern, the School of Fish Scrubbies by Michele Wilcox. Re-ups: Bee Mice Elf BFL gradient set in Beachcomber and SW Merino/Merino/Silk gradient set in Wine Mixer. Malabrigo Mechita in Lotus Woolfolk Sno in No.01+02 Bumblebirch Forage in Cranberry The Knitting Tree, LA Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links: Trader Joe's Baby Bananas Soak Unleash Ravelry Petite Weaver Crafts videocast The Book Depository Persuasion by Jane Austen The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) Soppy: A Love Story by Philippa Rice I Murdered My Library by Linda Grant Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling Blue is the Warmest Color by Julie Maroh Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex by Mary Roach With Malice by Eileen Cook Kiss Me Like a Stranger: My Search for Love and Art by Gene Wilder Jason Bourne Stranger Things Goosebumps book series by R.L. Stine Penny Dreadful League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) Keanu (2013)