Stash and Burn

Episode 46: Three's Company!

Episode 46: Three's Company (34:46)

This week we are at Stitches West with special guest star Cirilia from Skrilla Knits: a talented designer, model and Webs jack of all trades.

Webs
Gina of Life in LumayLand
A color quiz
Blue Moon Fiber Arts
Pigeon Roof Studios
Fat Bunny by Lisa Souza
Snugs kit
A Verb for Keeping Warm
Spinning Wheel T-Shirt
Tactile Fiber Arts
Nordic Memories from the Winter 03 IK
Smith School for Social Work
Gallery Jacket (scroll down)
Stirling Cloche (it is also in the One Skein Wonders original book)
Norah Gaughan
Ysolda Teague
There is a pattern! It is called Struan.
Currer
Silver Belle
Sheffield
Colrain laceweight
Colrain
Katja

Thank you to everyone who said hi to us at Stitches! You are awesome. Remember to donate to the House that Yarn Built, let us know in an email with the subject heading: The House that Yarn Built and get a chance to win some yarn.

Music:

Dig Me Out: Sleater Kinney
Small Town Crew: The Brunettes

Episode 45: Baby K-boom!

Episode 45: Baby K-Boom (35:17)

So many babies!

Gifting for babies--what to knit and who to knit for? Sweater vs. blanket?

Daphne's Cape
Baby Kimono of yore
Crayon sweater of yore
Baby Surprise Jacket (BSJ)
Half-pipe Hat
Dream in Color Smooshy! (actually the hat was knit in Classy!)
(To clarify, the dad hated the NAME Lois, not the actual baby)
Trellis
Organic Guernsey
Peapod Set (scroll down for the PDF)
Hoover Blanket
Graphic Block Throw
Crumpets Baby Dress
February Baby Sweater
Yo-yo's baby bag (scroll down)
Kate
Diamond Seed Baby Jacket 
Sullivan in the Diamond Seed Baby Jacket

Stop! Stitches-time!
On Friday, we head to Stitches West, where west coast knitters go to pay homage (and money) to the revered base of our craft.

Jenny: Brooks Farm, Lisa Souza handspun
Nicole: Books & patterns, single skeins from Webs, John's sweater prospects, Lisa Souza

Please say hi! We will be loitering outside the doors of the Marketplace around 4pm on Friday, otherwise just come up and say hi if you see us.

Drawing: Make any donation to The House that Yarn Built in the Make It Right* fundraiser to re-build homes in the Lower 9th Ward. Let us know in an email with the subject heading: The House that Yarn Built and you will be entered to win a prize package that we are putting together. It will contain Stitches goodies! You can also let Christy, the founder of the House that Yarn Built know that you donated and enter her drawing as well! Donate to enter by March 18th!

*Don't get scared, that's just Brad Pitt talking!

Winner of the IK magazine is Danielle P. You have an email from us, Danielle! Please respond with your address and I will send it out ASAP. We had 107 entries, thanks for playing!

Music:

DIg Me Out: Sleater Kinney
Faded from the Winter: Iron and Wine
The Macker's Last Stand: Continental

Episode 44: Knit-a-Porter

Episode 44: Knit A Porter (39:19)

This week we talk about the specter of ready-to-wear fashion, review the new Interweave Knits, and mention a few odds and ends. Plus, we recorded this episode remotely!

Talk about the fashion
In which we muse about how knitwear is influenced by fashion and vice versa.

Bennetton
Cable Luxe Maxi
Gap Sweater
Miss Twiss Knit in Chunks
Pringle of Scotland
Caramel Cap
Tilted Duster
Article on the Sunnydale housing projects

Check the mail

Nicole didn't and she ended up with two issues of the new Interweave Knits. If you want the extra copy email us with the subject "I want your IK!" by Monday, February 18th at 9pm PST. A name will be randomly selected to get the extra copy!

Ravelry love in the new issue!
Yarn Forward
Reference photos can be found here

Jenny likes:

• The Flutter Sleeve Cardigan
• Sylph Cardigan
• Silk Printed Cardigan

Nicole likes:

• Frock Camisole
• Drawstring Chemise
• Movie-inspired staff project

Mission Falls Twirl
Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Cotton
New Rebecca Magazine

Odds & Ends
Some other things we wanted to say.

Debbie Stoller on the Feb 8th episode of Killing Time with Bronwyn C.
Poll on Knitting Daily
Nicole is knitting the Lush & Lacy Cardigan!
Laura Chau knitting (just after minute 6)
The Handsome Scarf!
Would you like to try?

Music:
Dig Me Out: Sleater Kinney
I'm a Vampire: Future Bible Heroes
Pacific Sprawl: Continental

Episode 43: Startitis

Episode 43: Startitis (36:42)

Pictured: Jenny's Aria Scarf from Lynne Barr's Knitting New Scarves.
 

Casting On
Nicole's strategy:

• the bus knit
• the weeknight project
• the weekend project

Jenny's abandoned projects:

• Vest from Knitting Classic Style
• Shedir
• Green socks in Regia Stretch
• Green socks in Shelridge Farms heathered sock yarn

Mystery Project
peplum in the back that gathers
a deep stash yarn

Knit Ramblings
patch pockets versus side pockets versus afterthought pockets....
pink lace leaf cardigan in lush

Music:
Dig Me Out: Sleater Kinney
Kuzanga: Cosmas Magaya
Phantom Limb: The Shins