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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   ...

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 ...

Episode 127: They've Clawed Their Way to the Top of the Social Heap in High School

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Listen Recorded December 22, 2016 Book Talk starts at: 30:58 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! Tracie’s FOs: 2  Stashbusting Helix Hats  by Jessica Rose One-Cable Mitts  by Valerie Teppo in Classic Elite Yarns Water Lily Barb’s FOs:  Tupshin Socks  by Erin Birnel in Knit Picks Tonal Fingering  Toasty Texters  fingerless mitts by Betsy Stuyvesant, in Dizzy Blond Studios Bombshell Super...

Episode 126: So That's Not a Recommendation

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Listen Recorded on December 9, 2016 Book Talk starts at 37:00 Our annual  fall Sweater KAL  is running from October 1 to January 31.  All entries to our FOs thread will need to be an adult-size sweater with sleeves (short is okay!), cardigan or pullover.  Challenge yourself - be sure to check out the  Bundles  of pattern suggestions! Barb is giving away an unopened  Chinook Shawl  Kit from Knit Picks in the white-to-black gradient color way.  This giveaway will last until December 15th. The  Knitted Knockers Organization  needs your help!  They are in urgent need of as many Knitted Knockers as possible.  Please send your Knockers (unstuffed is fine) to: Knitted Knockers Support Foundation 1780 Iowa St. Bellingham, WA 98229 Knitting Barb’s has finished: Grenadine  by Amy Christoffers using  Plymouth Mushishi  - it fits well and she loves it! Café au Lait  hat by Kathryn C...

Episode 125: Ear Worm Courtesy of Mom

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Listen Recorded on November 24, 2016 Book Talk starts at 17:45 Our annual  fall Sweater KAL  will run from October 1 to January 31.  All entries to our FOs thread will need to be an adult-size sweater with sleeves (short is okay!), cardigan or pullover.  Challenge yourself - be sure to check out the  Bundles  of pattern suggestions! So Many Giveaways! Enter to win a copy of the ebook   Grown   by Kate Oakley   here .  This thread will close December 1. Giveaway for Helen Stewart's  Curious Handmade Knitvent 2016  will run until December 1st.  Helen has kindly given us 5 copies to gift to the lucky recipients! Barb is giving away an unopened  Chinook Shawl  Kit from Knit Picks in the white-to-black gradient color way.  This giveaway will last until December 15th. Knitting Barb’s FO’s: Waiting for Winter Mittens  by Susan B Anderson using leftover Cascade Eco Plus in the b...