2 Knit Lit Chicks

Recorded Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Book talk starts at 25:00   2022 MOTHER BEAR KAL   Mother Bear Chatter Thread Mother Bear FO Thread   12 in 22 Chatter Thread   Lambtown 2022   Virtual get-together Zoom   KNITTING Tracie finished: Leave Gnome Stone Unturned by Sarah Schira Mother Bears 279-286 Lihan Sweater by Imke von Nathausius in Berroco Pure Pima   Barb finished: Mother Bear #255 - 260 Ribs and Wave Poncho by Great Yarns! Using Cascade Superwash Wave in the 106 Blue colorway Irma Hat by Aneta Gasiorowksa using blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea in the Falcon’s Eye colorway - left over from my May(be) Queen pullover   Tracie continues to work on: Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer in Color Notes Yarn Pure Sport in Clear Red, Western Sky Knits Willow Superwash Sport, and madelinetosh Pashmina in Jasper Zephyr Mark II by Celia Cahill test knit in Malabrigo Susurro in Teal Feather Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns

Recorded on July 5, 2022     While Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. We encourage you to SPEAK UP, TAKE CARE, and SPREAD THE WORD! Podvoices.help - Here are abortion advocacy links.     This episode was recorded with our friends, Eileen and Shelley while on vacation in Montana.   Mother Bear Chatter Thread Mother Bear FO Thread 12 in 22 Chatter Thread Lambtown 2022 Virtual get-together Zoom   KNITTING Eileen is knitting: * a sweater that is utilizing both the Zephyr cardigan pattern by Celia McAdam Cahill, and the Diamond Back Top pattern by Kira Dulaney *  Aisling by Marie Wallin   Shelley talked about her love for designing her own patterns.     Tracie talked about: * Ciara Top by Laura Aylor * Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Summer   Barb talked about knitting: * her difficulty with a dropped stitch in her Venturer's Vest by Knitwi

Recorded on June 10, 2022 Book talk begins at 28:00 Mother Bear Chatter Thread Mother Bear FO Thread 12 in 22 Chatter Thread Lambtown 2022 Virtual get-together Zoom   KNITTING Barb’s Finished Objects: Mother Bear #248 Forager Lite Tracie’s Finished Objects Mother Bears #277, 278, 274 Never Not Gnoming Gnomes #25 & 26 Great Falls Barb is working on: That's My Jam Ribs and Wave Poncho Venturer's Vest Irma Hat Barb cast on:   Mother Bear #255 Tracie is working on: Ciara Moon of My Life Tracie has cast on: Hoodie Shawl Cardigan Leave Gnome Stone Unturned   BOOKS Barb has finished: The Other Husband - 3 stars Cold Blooded: A True Story about Love, Lies, Greed and Murder - 3 stars The Night She Went Missing - 3 stars The Night Always Comes Tracie has finished: No One is Talking About This - 3.5 Stars Everybody’s Best Friend: The True Story of a Marriage that Ended in Murder - 4 stars How to Raise and Elephant - 4 stars Never Saw Me Coming - 4.5 stars

Recorded on may 23, 2022 Book Talk starts at 24:00 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   Our annual Mother Bear KAL begins June 1!  Any Mother Bear that you have knit or crocheted in 2021 is eligible to post in our FO Thread.  One post per bear please.  Please see all the rules and participate in the Chatter Thread!  #2022MBKAL2KLC   12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here! KNITTING Barb finished: Hipster shawl by Joji Locatelli, using Malabrigo Rios in the 880 Hojas colorway. Mother Bears 251, 252, 253   Tracie finished Mother Bears 272, 273, 275 and 276   Barb continues working on: Ribs and Wave Poncho by Great Yarns! Using Cascade Superwash Wave in the 106 Blue colorway That's My Jam shawl by Steve Fegert using a kit she bought from Leading Men Fiber Arts forager lite by Isabel Kraemer, using Inner Yarn Zen Superwash Fingering in the Lupine colorway   She has cast on: Venturer’s Vest by Knitwise Desi

Recorded Monday, May 2, 2022 Book talk starts at 31:25 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here Our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL has ended.  Be sure to listen until the end to find out the prize winners!  Our three very generous prize donors for the KAL are: Brenda Castiel, from her Ravelry store and Etsy shop martaschmarta - her Pride and Toebeans pattern Susan Cochran, from her stash   And now, it's almost time for our annual Mother Bear KAL!  Come join us by knitting or crocheting Mother Bears.  Our KAL runs from June 1 to September 1, 2022.  But...if you have knit or crocheted any bears in 2022, please plan on posting pictures of them in our FO thread.  The FO and chatter threads will be up after June 1st.   Here is the Mother Bear Project website, where you can find out all about the charity, buy a pattern and overload on the picture gallery cuteness!   12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here!

Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   Our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL goes until 5/1.  You can get all the details here!  Mini Skein Finished Object thread here.   12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here!   The 2KLC 2022 Swap is almost over!   Important dates:   May 1: final check in.  May 15th: Mail By Date   KNITTING Barb has finished: Vanilla Socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock wurm by katushika, using Straightfork Farm 60/40 Sport Weight in the Purple Haze colorway   Tracie has Finished 1.  Tracie's Rock It Tee  by Tanis Lavillee in Anzula Breeze in Aspen and Garnet and Earl Grey Fiber Co. Rooibos Single in Bloom 2.  Tracie's Sedona Baby Dress by Erin Harper, using Lion Brand Mandala Ombre 3.  Wren Headband (free) 4.  Knitted Flower Tutorial by Julie Taylor (free) 5.  Mother Bears 266-269 6.  Secret Project for her Swapee in a very special yarn...   Barb continues working on

Recorded on March 28, 2022 Book Talk starts at 33:48 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here Our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL goes until .  You can get all the details here! Mini Skein Finished Object thread here. Browse our Mini Skein Pattern Bundle here. 12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here!   The 2KLC 2022 Swap has begun!  Important dates:   April 1: Check in #4 April 15: check in #5 May 1: final check in. May 15th: Mail By Date   KNITTING Barb has finished: Delicious Simplicity hat by Knitsalotte, using Bulky scraps I had in my stash Sublime Eden One-Ball Scarf in Sublime Eden DK in the Renee colorway   Finished Chicory by Susan Moskwa in Scheepjes Colour Crafter   Barb continues working on: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer Vanilla Socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock May(be)Queen by La Maison Rililie, using Blue M

Recorded March 4-6, 2022 No book talk this episode   Thursday Esther Rodgers - Jazz Turtle Creations Greenwood Fiberworks Front Range Bags The Falafel Corner - Sacramento, CA   Friday Knit Bah Purl El Fuego Express - Sacramento, CA Sew Happy Jane Purls Before Wine Firebird Yarns Laneras Babetta’s Yarn & Gifts Malabrigo Rios Desert Panda Fiber Arts Brasserie du Monde - Sacramento, CA   Saturday Harry Wells Color Cables photos Art and Alchemy Fiber Arts A Needle Runs Through It Anzula Luxury Fibers Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee Marie Green - Olive Knits Serendipidye Invictus Yarns fade colors photos Mod Yarns Knitted Wit Grange Restaurant and Bar - Sacramento, CA

Recorded on February 23, 2022 Book Talk starts at 32:10 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 pm PST Our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL goes until .  You can get all the details here! Mini Skein Finished Object thread here. Browse our Mini Skein Pattern Bundle here. 12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here! The 2KLC 2022 Swap has begun!  Important dates:   March 1: Check-In #2 March 15: check in #3 April 1: Check in #4 April 15: check in #5 May 1: final check in. May 15th: Mail By Date   Upcoming events:  March 3-6, 2022 - Barb and Tracie 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 Correction Corner: Scheepjes yarn is a Dutch company, not a German company   KNITTING Barb has finished: Violet Waffles designed by Hallidora J, using mystery DK yarn Welcome Spring Oven Towel by Claire Cromwell She frogged: Forest Par

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 Swea

Recorded on January 16, 2022 Book Talk starts at 35:55 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here. Our Fall Sweater KAL has ended.  Stay tuned till the end of the podcast to find out if you’ve won a prize, and thanks to everyone who participated! Do you have all kinds of mini-skeins but don’t know what to do with them?  Join our Spring Mini-Skeins KAL!  We already have a bundle full of pattern ideas, and if I know this group, many more will be added.  The KAL will run February 1-May 1, 2022 - check out the thread in our Ravelry group for more info. 12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. 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). 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

Recorded on December 26, 2021 Book Talk begins at 26:04 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing until January 15, 2022!  View the details here. Our next KAL will be announced on the next episode! Stay tuned... Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here.   Upcoming events:  January 7-9, 2022 - We will both be attending the New Year Fiber Retreat in San Juan Bautista, California March 3-6, 2022 - We will both be attending Stitches West in Sacramento, CA.   KNITTING: Tracie has Finished: Appa by Natalia Vasyaeva in various acrylic yarns Never Not Gnoming by Sarah Schira for Kelly in CD colors Vanilla Socks in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in Bicolor Rose Barb finished: Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway   Tracie has cast on: Vanilla Socks in Biscotte Bis-Sock in the Arid colorway And continues working on: Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman (see picture at right) using Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in the Mrs. Peacock, Orange Sh

Recorded on December 14, 2021 Book talk starts at 22:55 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing until January 15, 2022!  You still have time to knit a great sweater!  View the details here   Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here Tracie’s handspun giveaway! Winners are announced at the end of this podcast. Upcoming events:  January 7-9, 2022 - We will both be attending the New Year Fiber Retreat in San Juan Bautista, California. March 3-6, 2022 - We will both be attending Stitches West in Sacramento, CA. KNITTING: Barb finished Tensfield hat by Martina Behm, using Elegant Yarns Kaleidoscope  Homebody Mitts by Helen Stewart, using Berroco Vintage DK in the 21911 colorway Mother Bears #249 & #250 V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman, using The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady in Stagecoach Mary, Heartbreak Hotel, Missoula Saturday Night, and Honky Tonkin Tracie has Finished: 2 Cannon Bandanas by Debbi Stone & Marcy Vandale in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk in Downtown co

Recorded Saturday November 27, 2021 Book Talk starts at 26:25 The 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing.  All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread. Check out our Bundles for more inspiration!   Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   Tracie’s handspun giveaway! 3 skeins, 4 oz each: Lisa Souza Dyeworks Silk Merino - Pacific Greenwood Fiberworks 100% Merino Superfine - Arizona Greenwood Fiberworks Hand Dyed Roving Merino Superwash/Stellina - Puget Sound Giveaway thread will close December 1.     KNITTING Barb finished Koko Bean Hat by JudithMarieKnits My Oasis Pullover by Ririko - successful sweater surgery!     Tracie finished Darling Darby by Jean Clement in Scheepjes Chunky Monkey in Deep Violet and Turquoise Murphy Bay hat by Jenny Wiebe   Barb continues to work on: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer. Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of

Recorded on Tuesday, November 7, 2021 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here The 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has begun!  All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread. Check out our Bundles for more inspiration.   New giveaway - Tracie’s handspun!  She has 3 skeins of 4 oz each to give away: Shaggy Bear Farms Merino/Tussah Silk - Okay, this one is too ugly to give away.  My mother has given it a good home.  I will choose a different skein of handspun to replace this one. Greenwood Fiberworks 100% Merino Superfine - Arizona Greenwood Fiberworks Hand Dyed Roving Merino Superwash/Stellina - Puget Sound Please leave a comment in the contest thread to be entered to win.  Thread will close December 1, 2021. KNITTING Barb finished: Mother Bear #249 r. e. d. By Hinterm Stein, using Cloudborn Highland DK in the Silver Heather colorway Tracie finished Punchline by Hanna Maciejewska in Forbidden Fibers Co. Pride LF in Black Emerald

Recorded Wednesday October 27, 2021 Book talk starts at 27:12 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here The 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has begun!  All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread. Check out our Bundles for more inspiration.   New giveaway - Tracie’s handspun! I have 3 skeins of 4 oz each to give away: Shaggy Bear Farms Merino/Tussah Silk Greenwood Fiberworks 100% Merino Superfine - Arizona Greenwood Fiberworks Hand Dyed Roving Merino Superwash/Stellina - Puget Sound Please leave a comment in the contest thread to be entered to win.  Thread will close December 1, 2021.   KNITTING Barb finished: Mother Bear #248   Tracie finished All Work, Gnome Play MKAL by Sarah Schira in Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh, Plucky Knitter Sophisticate, and Wool Addicts Love by Lang Yarns Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose Kaiya Mei hat #3 by Jamie Hoffman in Manos del Uruguay Maxima in Speeding Ticket and Universal Uptown Worsted in grey Nev

Recorded on October 8, 2021 Book Talk starts at: 29:00 The 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has begun!  All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread. Check out our Bundles for more inspiration.   Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here KNITTING Tracie finished: Octave by Dee O’Keeffe in Invictus Yarns Adventure Double Sock Blank in Hermie Oak Segue Vanilla Hat using Araucania Löwen Be Loving Hat by Melissa Simpson, using Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky a hat modified from the Bankhead hat pattern by Susie Gourley. Tracie calls it her "Bankhead Swirl". Barb finished: Be Kind #7 by Melissa Simpson, using worsted weight scraps   Tracie cast on:   Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman using Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in th Mrs. Peacock, Orange Sherbet and Painted Waters colorways, and Cloudborn Superwash Merino Sock Twist in the Ecru colorway Darling Darby #3 dog sweater for Ruby in Red Heart with Love Metallic in red And continue

Recorded on September 22, 2021 Book Talk starts at 28:01 The 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has begun!  All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread.  Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   KNITTING Tracie finished: Ice River Hat by Helen Stewart in Skeino Venice (Don Carlo cw) ribbed beanie (no pattern) in Euro Baby Kaleidoscope Bankhead Hat #5 Susie Gourlay Vanilla Socks in Lollipop Quintessential Gripes Still Crazy Fiddly Bits-style cowl in my handspun from fiber by Woolgatherings Polwarth/Silk Barb finished: Mother Bear 248 Tracie cast on: Punchline by Hanna Maciejewska in Forbidden Fibers Co. Pride LF in Black Emerald All Work, Gnome Play MKAL by Sarah Schira in Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh in Happy Hammock, Plucky Knitter Sophisticate in Sugar Ribbon, and Wool Addicts Love by Lang Yarns in Creme And continues to work on: Octave by Dee O’Keeffe in Invictus Yarns Adventure Double Sock Blank in Hermie Oak Segue Barb continu

Recorded on Tuesday, September 7, 2021   Announcing the start of the 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL!  All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread.   Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here We will draw for Mother Bear prizes at the end of this episode!   KNITTING Barb finished: Mother Bear #247 From Where You were Plucked baby hat by Corrie Willard My Oasis pullover by Ririko, using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering in the Conton colorway and Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering Gradients in Shades of Emerald Tracie finished:   Her last 4 4 Mother Bears of the summer - #262 - 265 Party of 8 by Christie Archer in Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in Blue Steel and Rowan Fine Art in Lapwing 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. Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway Mimosa by

Recorded on August 22, 2021 Book Talk starts at 24:52 Our annual Mother Bear KAL is on!  Any Mother Bear that you have knit or crocheted in 2021 is eligible to post in our FO Thread.  One post per bear please.  Please see all the rules and participate in the Chatter Thread. #2021MBKAL2KL Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here We will draw for the giveaway of Fredi Baker’s Let’s Shawl-a-Brate! pattern at the end of the episode. KNITTING Barb finished: Mother Bear 246 Bankhead Hat #17 Concrete Sunset Socks using WSK Aspen Sock in the Concrete Sunset colorway Tracie finished: Davis by Pam Allen in Juniper Moon Farm Zooey in Rigging 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. My Oasis pullover by Ririko, using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering in the Conton colorway and Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering Gradients in Shades of Emerald Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Haz