The 42nd Stitch Podcast

The 42nd Stitch Podcast

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The 42nd Stitch Podcast episodes

  • Episode 64: A Cinderella Shawl

    Quick Health Update: While helping with load out from Stitches West 2022, Kevin managed to dislocate his knee cap. Because of this and other stressors, the past month has been a bit rough… but we're back – and Kevin doesn't need surgery for his knee!

    Current Productions (2:37)

    • Basic Raglan Pullover
    • Granny Square Couch Blanket
    • Don't Feed the Plants Socks
    • Ethel the Spinning Project
    • Kyanna Vest
    • Subversive Cross Stitch
    • Fisherman Embroidery Project
    • The Shape of a Bay

    My Strongest Suit (19:46)

    • Worsted Boxy
    • Paloma
    • Tectonic
    • Boxy Chevrons

    Events (24:03)

    • April Playlist: Spring is in the Air is now live on TIDAL!
    • Silicon Valley Gay Mens Chorus Concert: Playlist April 23-24 at Santa Clara University Recital Hall

    Hey Look Me Over (27:26)

    • Ain't Misbehavin'
    • Sources used for research for this segment
      • Wikipedia page on Ain't Misbehavin'
      • Wikipedia page on The Cotton Club

    Little Known Facts (47:53)

    • Self-care doesn't always look like what you think it is

    It's DeLovely (51:17)

    • Stitches 2022 Recap
      • Mention of Faria Bakery in Sacramento
      • Mention of Fox and Goose in Sacramento (Home of the delicious Shepherds Pie & Lemon Drop that were mentioned)
    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 63: Dont Feed the Plants

    Current Productions (1:43)

    • Sup Witches Socks
    • Basic Raglan Pullover
    • Polwarth Pullover
    • Tacit Fingerless Mitts
    • Granny Square Couch Blanket
    • Don't Feed the Plants Socks
    • Ethel the Spinning Project

    My Strongest Suit (18:32)

    • Worsted Boxy
    • Paloma
    • Tectonic
    • Musselburgh
    • Sidewinder Slouch
    • Boxy Chevrons

    Events (20:21)

    • February Playlist: Black Excellence is now live on TIDAL!
    • Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
      • Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
      • Link to VaxYes

    Hey Look Me Over (23:04)

    • Phantom of the Opera – Available on BroadwayHD!

    Little Known Facts (45:28)

    • Bandwidths Fluctuate
      • Explanation of Spoon Theory

    It's DeLovely (51:07)

    • Escape to Santa Cruz
      • Mention of Hart's Fabric
    57 min
  • Episode 62: Tubular!

    Current Productions (1:49)

    • Sup Witches Socks
      • Mention of Tutorial for Long Tail Tubular Cast On
    • Wildcat Socks
    • Basic Raglan Pullover
    • Polwarth Pullover
    • Granny Square Couch Blanket

    My Strongest Suit (10:21)

    • Worsted Boxy
    • Hearthstone
    • Paloma
    • Tectonic
    • Starting Point
    • Musselburgh

    Events (12:16)

    • February Playlist: Black Excellence is now live on TIDAL!
    • Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
      • Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
      • Link to VaxYes
    • Sock Madness March 1, 2022 through late May. RAVELRY LINK to the Sock Madness Forever Group

    Hey Look Me Over (16:30)

    • Porgy and Bess available on BroadwayHD
    • References
      • Wikipedia Page on Porgy and Bess
      • Wikipedia Page on Audra McDonald
    • Link to clip of Audra McDonald singing Lift Every Voice and Sing

    Little Known Facts (38:26)

    • When things feel overwhelming, take a beat!

    It's DeLovely (42:35)

    • The Gilded Age
      • Link to Broadway.com article about Broadway Actors in The Gilded Age
    52 min
  • Episode 61: Come as You Are

    Current Productions (1:55)

    • Zooming along on the Basic Raglan Pullover
    • Measured the swatch for the Polwarth, waiting for needles to arrive.
    • Knocked out another row on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
    • Finished the first of the 'Sup, Witches 2nd sock has been cast on.
    • Finished binding off the Herbivore! The ends are woven in, just needs to be washed, blocked, and photographed!
    • Mention of Oink Pigments

    My Strongest Suit (10:24)

    • Musselburgh
    • Tectonic
    • Hearthstone
    • Worsted Boxy
    • Paloma

    Events (11:15)

    • Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
      • Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
      • Link to VaxYes
    • Sock Madness March 1, 2022 through late May. RAVELRY LINK to the Sock Madness Forever Group
    • Mention of the Knitmore Girls Podcast

    Hey Look Me Over (18:13)

    • An American In Paris – Available on BroadwayHD
      • Link to the 1951 original film of the same title
      • Link to the New York Philharmonic's recording of An American in Paris
    • References
      • Wikipedia page for An American in Paris the musical

    Little Known Facts (45:06)

    • The most effective way to do it, is to do it.

    It's DeLovely (50:41)

    • Cherry Blossoms are starting to appear on the trees!
    54 min
  • Episode 60: Synchronicity

    Current Productions (1:38)

    • Granny Square Couch Blanket
    • Sup Witches Socks
    • Subversive Cross Stitch from Junebug and Darlin
    • Wildcat Socks
    • Swatched for Basic Raglan Pullover by Joji Locatelli (Ravelry Link)
    • Swatched for Polwarth by Ysolda in Neighborhood Fiber Company's Capital Luxury Sport in Cooper Circle
      • Mention of the Men's Sailing Sweater
    • Started Prep work for Green Camp Shirt – Simplicity S9157
      • Mention of the Kitchen Towel Project
    • Herbivore Shawl

    My Strongest Suit (15:38)

    • Starting Point
    • Tectonic
    • Worsted Boxy
    • Paloma
    • Boxy Chevrons

    Events (17:26)

    • January Playlist: Overtures!
    • 2021 In Memoriam Playlist
    • Kevin's Profile link for Spotify!
    • Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
      • Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination

    Hey Look Me Over (18:44)

    • 42nd Street – Available on BroadwayHD!
      • References
        • Wikipedia page on 42nd Street

    Little Known Facts (40:19)

    • Setting yourself up for success with your sewing
      • Swedish Tracing Paper

    It's DeLovely (44:26)

    • Treat Yourself!
    49 min
  • Episode 59: From the Heart

    Current Productions (1:39)

    • Progress on the second of the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos
    • Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
    • Worked on the Herbivore Shawl, pattern by Stephen West yarn is LolaBean Yarn Silk Bean
    • Finished the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda

    My Strongest Suit (11:41)

    • Hearthstone Pullover
    • Black Boxy
    • Tectonic

    Events (13:05)

    • January Playlist: Overtures!
    • 2021 In Memoriam Playlist
    • Kevin's Profile link for Spotify!
    • Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
    • Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination

    Hey Look Me Over (16:56)

    • Camelot (available on BroadwayHD)
      • References
        • Camelot the Musical Wikipedia Page
        • Julie Andrews Wikipedia Page
        • Robert Goulet Wikipedia Page

    Little Known Facts (45:10)

    • Turning "I Can't Do That" into "Maybe I Can"

    It's DeLovely (48:35)

    • Becoming Reacquainted with Dungeons and Dragons
    52 min
  • Episode 58: The Yarn Collector

    Current Productions (1:42)

    • Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay
    • Progress on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda
    • Finished the first, cast on the second of the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos
    • Progress on the 'Sup Witches Socks
    • Spent some time doing some subversive cross stitch from a Junebug and Darlin
      • Information on the history of the Pink Triangle
    • Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
    • A little progress on the Bundled in Brioche but now it is on pause because of a dropped stitch.

    My Strongest Suit (11:55)

    • Paloma Pullover
    • Hearthstone Pullover
    • Black Boxy
    • Sidewinder Slouch

    Events (13:21)

    • January Playlist: Overtures!
    • 2021 In Memoriam Playlist
    • Kevin's Profile link for Spotify!
    • Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
    • Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination

    Hey Look Me Over (17:36)

    • Grease
      • 2016 Grease Live
    • Technical facts regarding Grease the musical sourced from the Wikipedia Page on the musical.

    Little Known Facts (43:32)

    • My technique for avoiding second sock syndrome

    A Trip to the Library (44:37)

    • Icelandic Mittens: 25 Traditional Patterns Reimagined by Gudrun Hannele Henttinen

    It's DeLovely (50:28)

    • Resetting and Refreshing
    54 min
  • Episode 57: Unfettered Optimism

    Current Productions (1:57)

    • Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay
    • Progress on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda
    • Resumed progress on the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos
    • Progress on the 'Sup Witches Socks
    • Spent some time doing some subversive cross stitch from a Junebug and Darlin

    My Strongest Suit (14:08)

    • Tectonic Sweater
    • Hearthstone
    • Purple Payne
    • Ranger Cowl
    • Paloma Pullover
    • Musselburgh Hat

    Events (16:56)

    • December Playlist: Kevin's Christmas
    • Kevin's Profile link for Spotify!
    • Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
    • Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination

    Hey Look Me Over (17:59)

    Annie!

    Correction: the film adaptation of Annie was released in 1982

    Link to Annie Live!

    Wikipedia page on Annie the Musical

    Mention of the NBC TV Show: SMASH

    Little Known Facts (51:25)

    Understudies/Swings don't often get the recognition they deserve

    Link to video of Hugh Jackman's curtain speech

    Article about famous actors who got their start as an understudy

    It's DeLovely (56:04)

    The Choral Project Concert in conjunction with the San Jose Chamber Orchestra

    Youtube Video of Choose Something Like a Star by Randall Thompson

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 56: Pockets of Reference

    Current Productions (2:10)

    • Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
    • Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay
    • Progress on the Bundled in Brioche Scarf by Stephen West
    • Cast on, finished, and gifted a Windschief Hat by Stephen West
    • Cast on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda

    My Strongest Suit (10:58)

    • Tectonic Sweater
    • Hearthstone
    • Boneyard Shawl
    • Paloma Pullover
    • Musselburgh Hat

    Events (13:11)

    • December Playlist: Kevin's Christmas
    • Kevin's Profile link for Spotify!
    • SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale!
    • Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
    • Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination

    Hey Look Me Over (15:06)

    • Tick Tick Boom (Available on Netflix)
      • Link to comprehensive guide to all the cameo appearances in the movie
      • Clip from Sunday in the Park with George

    It's DeLovely (51:28)

    • The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
    56 min
  • Episode 55: Till the End of Time

    Current Productions (1:39)

    • Cast on for the Bundled in Brioche Scarf by Stephen West, in MJ Yarns Silken DK in "Party Punch", Blue Moon Fiber Arts SilkMo in "Carbon", Malabrigo Silky Merino in "Black", KnitPicks Andean Silk in "Olive"
    • Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
    • Finished the Paloma Pullover
    • Swatched and cast on for the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay in Oink Pigments Dapper "Zoot Suit"

    My Strongest Suit (10:55)

    • Tectonic Sweater
    • Hearthstone
    • Boneyard Shawl
    • Starting Point
    • Musselburgh Hat
    • Various Handknit socks

    Events (12:51)

    • November Playlist: Thankvember 2021
    • Kevin's Profile link for Spotify!
    • Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021
    • SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale!
      • Article about benefits of singing with others
    • Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
    • Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination

    Hey Look Me Over (15:52)

    • Diana: The Musical (Available on Netflix)
      • Mention of review of Memphis from Episode 36
      • References used for this segment
        • Erin Davie
        • Judy Kaye
        • Diana, the Musical
        • Barbara Cartland
        • Lin Manuel Miranda's Sonnet from the 2016 Tony Awards

    Little Known Facts (45:09)

    • Do a Row, Do a Task

    It's De-Lovely (47:55)

    • Eating more mindfully and moving more
    51 min

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The intersection of knitting and theatre, where Kevin hosts a podcast featuring regular segments like "Current Productions" -and "Hey Look Me Over"