2 Knit Lit Chicks

Listen It's a crazy episode, without regular segments.  Links are in order as they appear in the episode. Margaret Fisher Kellie Nuss Invictus Yarns Jill Draper Makes Stuff Oasis Yarns/D J International Joji Locatelli Ecuador NannyKnitter AKA Nancy Totten AKA Front Range Knits Longstreet Becoming Art Yarns Abstract Fiber Knitting Rose Yarns Win an Infinite Twist Shawl Kit! Fiberlicious Yarn Shop Kickstarter Page  - go take a look at the Kickstarter page and tell us which prize you like in the thread on our Ravelry Group.  The winner (contest closes on March 15) will win a project bag and a skein of yarn from  abingham . Michelle Hunter, AKA Knit Purl Hunter Webs Madelinetosh Feather Knits That Breathe by Julie Turjomen Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroko Fukatsu Richmond Hat by Brenda Castiel Knitting Rose Budding Tracks Socks Yarn Desert Vista Dyeworks Valley Yarns Goshen Dizzy Blonde Studios Newtons Yarn ...

Listen Book Talk starts at 35:26 Join our Alana-Along , on going until April 1! You can knit any accessory or garment pattern by Alana Dakos of Never Not Knitting .   You can knit multiple NNK designs, but we will be allowing only one entry per knitter for this KAL.    Post your FO here to be entered to win! Our Read-Along of Persuasion by Jane Austen will take place March 1-31 Made by Raffi by Craig Pomranz is a wonderful children’s book about a little boy who likes to knit and sew Anne Lena Mattison is a knit designer and friend whose husband is very ill with cancer.   This FundMe site is collecting donations to cover the costs a very expensive but promising experimental drug.   Please help if you can. New contest – win the Hayward Shawl Kit from Infinite Twist !   Leave us a comment here telling us about a knitted gift you made for someone in your life.   Contest ends on March 15 th . ...

Listen Book Talk starts at: 30:46 Recorded on January 21, 2015 Our Next KAL – the Alana-Along – starts in less than 2 week! February 1-April 1. You can knit any accessory or garment pattern by Alana Dakos of  Never Not Knitting , starting February 1, 2015 and finishing by April 1 (we may extend the deadline if we have lots of people knitting sweaters).  You can knit multiple NNK designs, but we will be allowing only one entry per knitter for this KAL.    Please go  here  to participate on the chatter thread. Our Sweater KAL is over!  There were 107 completed sweaters - congratulations to all who participated.  The winners of the 3 prize packages are announced at the end of the podcast.  Read-Along of Persuasion by Jane Austen – A number of people have expressed interest so we will go ahead with it.  The dates will be announced later. Alice's Embrace :  Barb discussed a charity seeking volunteers to kni...

Listen Book Talk Begins at 48:23 There’s less than a week to get those sweaters finished!   Post FOs in our Sweater FOs thread to be entered to win one of our three prize packages.   The FOs thread will close at the end of the day on January 15, and we will draw winners at the end of Episode 84. Our Next KAL – the Alana-Along!   You can knit any accessory or garment pattern by Alana Dakos of Never Not Knitting , starting February 1, 2015 and finishing by April 1 (we may extend the deadline if we have lots of people knitting sweaters).   You can knit multiple NNK designs, but we will be allowing only one entry per knitter for this KAL.   Start thinking about what you’d like to make, and gathering your materials! Let us know if you have any interest in a Read-Along of Persuasion by Jane Austen. Barb’s Finished Objects   Jet Set Cowl by Paulina Popiolek Weathered Socks Multidirectional Scarf by Karen Baumer T racie’s...

Listen Book Talk starts at 38:27 This episode was recorded on December 19, 2014. The Sweater KAL is ongoing!  Get your sweaters finished and post your FO picture  here  to be eligible to win one of three great prize packages. Our Next KAL – the Alana-Along!    You can knit any accessory or garment pattern by Alana Dakos of  Never Not Knitting , starting February 1, 2015 and finishing by April 1 (we may extend the deadline if we have lots of people knitting sweaters).    You can knit multiple NNK designs, but we will be allowing only one entry per knitter for this KAL.    Start thinking about what you’d like to make, and gathering your materials! Barb recommends the  Stitch Party Podcast  (audio), with host  flyingmuse . She also recommends the video podcast  The Knitting Den  with  Denise . Events: Barb will be attending the  South Bay Knitting Retreat  January 2-4, 2015 in San Ju...