Episode 241: She's One of Those People

Recorded on Thursday, February 3, 2022 

Book Talk starts at 24:50

Mini Skein KAL!  Yes, we have started our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL.  You can get all the details here!

Mini Skein Finished Object thread here.

Browse our Mini Skein Pattern Bundle here.

Most of all...have fun!

Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here.

12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here!

The 2022 2KLC Swap is on!  Go to swap thread for all the info and to join (follow link to the sign up form AND post your answers to the questionnaire in the thread).  Sign ups close on February 10th.  

Upcoming events: 

• March 3-6, 2022 - We will both be attending Stitches West in Sacramento, CA.
• April 7-10, 2022 - Tracie will be attending the Northern California Knitting Retreat in San Juan Bautista, CA

KNITTING

Barb has finished:

Delicious Simplicity hat by Knitsalotte using mystery bulky yarn found in stash

Tracie has finished:

• Anker’s Sweater Junior by PetiteKnit in Scheepjes Colour Crafter 
• V-Mitts by Dapper, using Madelinetosh Merino Light in the Cosmos Colorway
  

Barb is working on:

• That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer
• Sublime Eden One-Ball Scarf, using 1 ball of Sublime Eden DK, in the Renee colorway
• Forest Park Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in the Dove Heather and Deep Waters color ways

And has cast on:

• Vanilla Socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock
• Welcome Spring Oven Towel by Claire Cromwell, using a package of Lion Brand Bonbons in the Nature pack
• Violet Waffles hat by Halldora J. using DK mystery yarn found in her stash.

Tracie is working on:

• The JazzaGal by Mary Annerella in The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light in Kinego Bay
• Vanilla Socks in Biscotte Bis-Sock in the Arial colorway

And has cast on:

• Chicory pullover by Susan Moskwa in Scheepjes Colour Crafter

BOOKS

Barb read:

• Our Little Secret by Kiertsen Modglin - 2.5 stars
• Between Sisters by Kristin Hannah - 3 stars

 

Tracie read:

• Without a Trace: DI Isabel Blood #2) by Jane Bettany - 2.5 stars
• A Tangled Web by Leslie Rule - 4 stars
• Her Final Prayer (Detective Clara Jeffries #2) by Kathryn Casey - 4 stars
• Creepy Crawling: Charles Manson and the Many Lives of America's Most Infamous Family by Jeffrey Melnick - 3.5 stars

Mentioned:

• Barb and Tracie both loved The Wilds Season 1, Prime Video
• Barb also recommends Yellowjackets on Netflix