The 42nd Stitch Podcast

42nd Stitch Kevin
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The intersection of knitting and theatre, where Kevin hosts a podcast featuring regular segments like "Current Productions" -and "Hey Look Me Over"

  1. Episode 64: A Cinderella Shawl

    04/16/2022

    Episode 64: A Cinderella Shawl

    Quick Health Update: While helping with load out from Stitches West 2022, Kevin managed to dislocate his knee cap. Because of this and other stressors, the past month has been a bit rough… but we're back – and Kevin doesn't need surgery for his knee! Current Productions (2:37) Basic Raglan Pullover Granny Square Couch Blanket Don't Feed the Plants Socks Ethel the Spinning Project Kyanna Vest Subversive Cross Stitch Fisherman Embroidery Project The Shape of a Bay   My Strongest Suit (19:46) Worsted Boxy Paloma Tectonic Boxy Chevrons Events (24:03) April Playlist: Spring is in the Air is now live on TIDAL! Silicon Valley Gay Mens Chorus Concert: Playlist April 23-24 at Santa Clara University Recital Hall Hey Look Me Over (27:26) Ain't Misbehavin' Sources used for research for this segment Wikipedia page on Ain't Misbehavin' Wikipedia page on The Cotton Club Little Known Facts (47:53) Self-care doesn't always look like what you think it is It's DeLovely (51:17) Stitches 2022 Recap Mention of Faria Bakery in Sacramento Mention of Fox and Goose in Sacramento (Home of the delicious Shepherds Pie & Lemon Drop that were mentioned)

    1h 2m
  2. Episode 63: Dont Feed the Plants

    03/03/2022

    Episode 63: Dont Feed the Plants

    Current Productions (1:43) Sup Witches Socks Basic Raglan Pullover Polwarth Pullover Tacit Fingerless Mitts Granny Square Couch Blanket Don't Feed the Plants Socks Ethel the Spinning Project   My Strongest Suit (18:32) Worsted Boxy Paloma Tectonic Musselburgh Sidewinder Slouch Boxy Chevrons Events (20:21) February Playlist: Black Excellence is now live on TIDAL! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Link to VaxYes Hey Look Me Over (23:04) Phantom of the Opera – Available on BroadwayHD! Little Known Facts (45:28) Bandwidths Fluctuate Explanation of Spoon Theory It's DeLovely (51:07) Escape to Santa Cruz Mention of Hart's Fabric

    57 min
  3. Episode 62: Tubular!

    02/12/2022

    Episode 62: Tubular!

    Current Productions (1:49) Sup Witches Socks Mention of Tutorial for Long Tail Tubular Cast On Wildcat Socks Basic Raglan Pullover Polwarth Pullover Granny Square Couch Blanket   My Strongest Suit (10:21) Worsted Boxy Hearthstone Paloma Tectonic Starting Point Musselburgh Events (12:16) February Playlist: Black Excellence is now live on TIDAL! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Link to VaxYes Sock Madness March 1, 2022 through late May. RAVELRY LINK to the Sock Madness Forever Group Hey Look Me Over (16:30) Porgy and Bess available on BroadwayHD References Wikipedia Page on Porgy and Bess Wikipedia Page on Audra McDonald Link to clip of Audra McDonald singing Lift Every Voice and Sing Little Known Facts (38:26) When things feel overwhelming, take a beat! It's DeLovely (42:35) The Gilded Age Link to Broadway.com article about Broadway Actors in The Gilded Age

    51 min
  4. Episode 61: Come as You Are

    02/01/2022

    Episode 61: Come as You Are

    Current Productions (1:55) Zooming along on the Basic Raglan Pullover Measured the swatch for the Polwarth, waiting for needles to arrive. Knocked out another row on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Finished the first of the 'Sup, Witches 2nd sock has been cast on. Finished binding off the Herbivore! The ends are woven in, just needs to be washed, blocked, and photographed! Mention of Oink Pigments My Strongest Suit (10:24) Musselburgh Tectonic Hearthstone Worsted Boxy Paloma Events (11:15) Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Link to VaxYes Sock Madness March 1, 2022 through late May. RAVELRY LINK to the Sock Madness Forever Group Mention of the Knitmore Girls Podcast Hey Look Me Over (18:13) An American In Paris – Available on BroadwayHD Link to the 1951 original film of the same title Link to the New York Philharmonic's recording of An American in Paris References Wikipedia page for An American in Paris the musical Little Known Facts (45:06) The most effective way to do it, is to do it. It's DeLovely (50:41) Cherry Blossoms are starting to appear on the trees!

    53 min
  5. Episode 60: Synchronicity

    01/25/2022

    Episode 60: Synchronicity

    Current Productions (1:38) Granny Square Couch Blanket Sup Witches Socks Subversive Cross Stitch from Junebug and Darlin Wildcat Socks Swatched for Basic Raglan Pullover by Joji Locatelli (Ravelry Link) Swatched for Polwarth by Ysolda in Neighborhood Fiber Company's Capital Luxury Sport in Cooper Circle Mention of the Men's Sailing Sweater Started Prep work for Green Camp Shirt – Simplicity S9157 Mention of the Kitchen Towel Project Herbivore Shawl My Strongest Suit (15:38) Starting Point Tectonic Worsted Boxy Paloma Boxy Chevrons Events (17:26) January Playlist: Overtures! 2021 In Memoriam Playlist Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Hey Look Me Over (18:44) 42nd Street – Available on BroadwayHD! References Wikipedia page on 42nd Street Little Known Facts (40:19) Setting yourself up for success with your sewing Swedish Tracing Paper It's DeLovely (44:26) Treat Yourself!

    48 min
  6. Episode 59: From the Heart

    01/20/2022

    Episode 59: From the Heart

    Current Productions (1:39) Progress on the second of the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Worked on the Herbivore Shawl, pattern by Stephen West yarn is LolaBean Yarn Silk Bean Finished the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda My Strongest Suit (11:41) Hearthstone Pullover Black Boxy Tectonic Events (13:05) January Playlist: Overtures! 2021 In Memoriam Playlist Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Hey Look Me Over (16:56) Camelot (available on BroadwayHD) References Camelot the Musical Wikipedia Page Julie Andrews Wikipedia Page Robert Goulet Wikipedia Page Little Known Facts (45:10) Turning "I Can't Do That" into "Maybe I Can" It's DeLovely (48:35) Becoming Reacquainted with Dungeons and Dragons

    52 min
  7. Episode 58: The Yarn Collector

    01/14/2022

    Episode 58: The Yarn Collector

    Current Productions (1:42) Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay Progress on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda Finished the first, cast on the second of the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos Progress on the 'Sup Witches Socks Spent some time doing some subversive cross stitch from a Junebug and Darlin Information on the history of the Pink Triangle Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket A little progress on the Bundled in Brioche but now it is on pause because of a dropped stitch. My Strongest Suit (11:55) Paloma Pullover Hearthstone Pullover Black Boxy Sidewinder Slouch Events (13:21) January Playlist: Overtures! 2021 In Memoriam Playlist Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Hey Look Me Over (17:36) Grease 2016 Grease Live Technical facts regarding Grease the musical sourced from the Wikipedia Page on the musical. Little Known Facts (43:32) My technique for avoiding second sock syndrome A Trip to the Library (44:37) Icelandic Mittens: 25 Traditional Patterns Reimagined by Gudrun Hannele Henttinen It's DeLovely (50:28) Resetting and Refreshing

    53 min
  8. Episode 57: Unfettered Optimism

    12/27/2021

    Episode 57: Unfettered Optimism

    Current Productions (1:57) Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay Progress on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda Resumed progress on the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos Progress on the 'Sup Witches Socks Spent some time doing some subversive cross stitch from a Junebug and Darlin My Strongest Suit (14:08) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Purple Payne Ranger Cowl Paloma Pullover Musselburgh Hat Events (16:56) December Playlist: Kevin's Christmas Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Hey Look Me Over (17:59)             Annie!             Correction: the film adaptation of Annie was released in 1982             Link to Annie Live!             Wikipedia page on Annie the Musical             Mention of the NBC TV Show: SMASH Little Known Facts (51:25)             Understudies/Swings don't often get the recognition they deserve             Link to video of Hugh Jackman's curtain speech             Article about famous actors who got their start as an understudy It's DeLovely (56:04)             The Choral Project Concert in conjunction with the San Jose Chamber Orchestra             Youtube Video of Choose Something Like a Star by Randall Thompson

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The intersection of knitting and theatre, where Kevin hosts a podcast featuring regular segments like "Current Productions" -and "Hey Look Me Over"

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  • Creator
    42nd Stitch Kevin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Kevin Brownstein
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