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Episode 129: We Were Blocking the Egress

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Listen Recorded on January 25, 2017 Book Talk starts at: 39:45 Qur annual  Sweater KAL  is drawing to a close - the FOs thread will be locked at the end of the day on January 31!  Each entry must be an adult-size sweater with sleeves (short is okay!), cardigan or pullover. We will draw for the winners of our prize packages at the end of our next episdoe. Gadgets We Love: Knitter’s Pride Knit Blockers Lilly Brush for depilling sweaters The Sock Ruler The Chicks will be at  Stitches West 2017   - February 23-26, 2017 at the  Santa Clara Convention Center/Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara, CA.  We will be having our regular meet-up in the Hyatt bar on Saturday afternoon - come see us!  Also, check out the booths (and consider knitting or crocheting projects) for two of our favorite knitting charities: the Mother Bear Project will be at booth 704, and Knitted Knockers will be at in Booth 745. Barb’s FOs   Project Peace cowl by Christina Campbell, using

Episode 128: It Doesn't Matter, 'Cause I Frogged It

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Listen Recorded on January 8, 2017 Book Talk starts at: 21:20 Fall is long gone, but our annual  Sweater KAL  is ongoing until January 31!  All entries to our FOs thread will need to be an adult-size sweater with sleeves (short is okay!), cardigan or pullover.  Be sure to check out the  Bundles  of pattern suggestions.  You still have time! The Chicks will be at  Stitches West 2017   - February 23-26, 2017 at the  Santa Clara Convention Center/Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara, CA.  We will be having our regular meet-up in the Hyatt bar on Saturday afternoon - come see us! KNITTING Barb's FOs: *One Pussycat, using Joann Fabrics Big Twist * Project Peace Cowl  by Christina Campbell, using  Madelinetosh Dandelion  in the magic colorway Tracie’s FOs: * Sprig Cloche  by Alana Dakos in Cascade  220 Sport Superwash *4 Pussycats, in  Plymouth Encore , Red Heart,  Cascade 220 Superwash * Quick and Easy Slouchy Hat  by Jessica Gutoski, in  Lion Brand Thick and