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Episode 51- Outrageous
Monday September 30, 2019

Shout out-Thanks to everyone who messaged to check on me and the podcast.
Quick Life Update- Math, Graduation, New Nephew
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On The Needles:
Ronan by Andrea Mowry in Neighborhood Fiber Arts Studio Worsted in the Dupont Circle colorway. #myrhineBIPOCsweater
Morticia shawl by Boo Knits in lace weight yarn from A Hundred Ravens.
Boneyard by Stephen West in Plymouth Electra Lite in the Gold colorway

Off The Needles:
Lullaby baby sweater in yarn from Apple Studios
Baby Wrap sweater from Churchmouse Yarns in a red and blue from Schmutzerella
Baby Vertabrae in yarn from Oink Pigment
Catch and Release sweater in “Random Acts of Kindness” from Amanda’s arts yarn

In Time Out:
Frogged the Ninilchik Swoncho


In Rehearsal/Performance
I will be stage managing an upcoming production of Camelot. Rehearsals will be starting in November or so.
I am running spot for a burlesque show in early November.


Netflix and Knit:
Doctor Who, Parks and Rec, Friends 25th Anniversary
Craftivism:
Craftivst Afternoons will be returning. The coffee shop we were knitting at closed so we need a new location. Does anyone in the Tacoma/Puyallup/Federal Way area have suggestions for locations? Dates and Times?.
Racism in knitting-
Listen to the “Social Proofing” episode of Knitmore Girls. Little Skein Anne is kind, holds herself accountable, and is a delight to listen to.
Sockmatician, Boyland Knits, and all of the things.
Why is it outrageous? Can’t we fix this?

Book Club:
“Ain’t I a Woman” by bell hooks. Wonderful historical perspective.
Healing Hands:


Events:


#myRhineBIPOCsweater is a knitalong hosted by Lady Dye Dyeworks and the Knitmore Girls. I am happily knitting along!
PNW Yarn Crawl October 4-6, 2019. My sisters, mom, and I will be crawling on Sunday October 6.

Episode 50- Voice in our fingertips
Monday January 20, 2019

Shout out- to Cori who likes to knit blankets and is an academic librarian.
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On The Needles:
Comfy Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry in yarn by Black Trillium Fibers.
The Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Peggy Jane Fibers in the Dirty Orchid Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles
Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorway
Sock Head Hat by Kelly McClure in a pretty yellow from Blissful Knits

Off The Needles:
Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorway
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles.
Helm Hat by Stephen West
Antler Toque by Tin Can Knits
Fingerless mitts of my own creation
Six Mini Sweater Ornaments in different Lion Brand Bon Bon Christmas colors
Sock Head Hat by Kelly McClure

In Time Out:
Wonder Woman Sweater using Ann Budd's Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters

Spinning/Weaving:
I started the #spin15aday project for the year. At home I am spinning Lorna’s Laces on my Matchless and when I am out and about BLF from Allyn Knit and Spin on my Turtle Made bottom whirl drop spindle.
I am using 15 minutes as a way to achieve other goals and reflect on my day/year/project/etc.

In Rehearsal/Performance
Hamlet is now open with New Muses Theatre Co. at the Dukesbay Theatre in Tacoma. I designed the sound and coordinated the costumes.
Annie at the 5th Ave. was amazing over the holiday season. Check out Visia Grace!
The Lion King at the Paramount was also fantastic.

Netflix and Knit:
Aquaman, Various Marvel movies and Wonder Woman, Gilmore Girls, and The Office.

Craftivism:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday March ? from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Bring a project that will create joy, warmth, and comfort for someone in need. Start a group in your area! Ravelry thread.
Racism in knitting-
The comments I saw:
“I don’t see color. I just see people” Is a form of white supremacy.
“I’m white and I’ve been through x, y, and z.” White privilege doesn’t protect you from all the evils of the world. It’s not magic.
“I just want to knit and not get involved or have my bubble burst.” That is white privilege.
“Explorations in Diversity.” And the question from my class.
“Me and White Supremacy Workbook” by Layla F. Saad.
Blackish
Use the voice we have in our fingertips, show up, but realize its not about you and just listen.

Book Club:
Spiral Dance by Starhawk
Hard Choices by Hillary Clinton
1978/79 run of Ms. Marvel
2014/15 run of Captain Marvel (Both were read on Marvel Unlimited)
Healing Hands:
I have completed my Ashiatsu Certification. I am running a special at my studio, Bodywork By Bethany, in Puyallup.

Contests:
Just Vote! Post a picture of you voting in the Ravelry thread or by using #bskpjustvote on Instagram. If you are doing extra (volunteering at the polling station, driving people to and from polling, hosting a voting party, etc) to get the vote post another picture to get another entry. Winners get a skein of “Ravelry Gone Wild” from Fancy Image Yarn.
The WINNER IS: post #3, nikitu...

Episode 49- The Witching Hour
Wednesday October 31,2018

Shout out- None this week
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On The Needles:
Tegna top by Caitlin Hunter in Manos Del Uruguay Alegria in color A9452 Candombe
The second Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles
Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorway

In Time Out:
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles. Not happy with the toe.
Paris in Berlin by Joji Locatelli in Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to review. Screwed up the pattern. Not sure if it will be redone or made into a new project.
Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure with Knitted Wit Love Is Love DK base. Gonna frog it.

Spinning/Weaving:
Started weaving my new project. It’s making slow progress.
Some spinning but not a lot.

A Review!
Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to review
Love the yarn! The package also came with a pattern, some to-do list note pads, and a sticker.
I highly recommend this yarn!

In Rehearsal/Performance
Saw “On Your Feet” at the Paramount

Netflix and Knit:
Doctor Who, The West Wing, A Star is Born, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Women and Spirituality- The Goddess Trilogy

Craftivism:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Bring a project that will create joy, warmth, and comfort for someone in need. Start a group in your area! Ravelry thread.
The US mid-term elections are in less then a week. VOTE!
Use social media with discretion. Beware of bias and echo chambers.
Make something that makes the world a little brighter.

Book Club:
Spiral Dance by Starhawk

Contests:
Just Vote! Post a picture of you voting in the Ravelry thread or by using #bskpjustvote on Instagram. If you are doing extra (volunteering at the polling station, driving people to and from polling, hosting a voting party, etc) to get the vote post another picture to get another entry. Winners get a skein of “Ravelry Gone Wild” from Fancy Image Yarn. Winner will be randomly selected on November 12

Events:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 and Sunday December 2 from 2-4 pm. Location 115 West Meeker.
Madrona in Tacoma, Wa Feb. 14-17, 2019
Stitches West in Santa Clara, Ca. Feb. 21-24, 2019

Episode 48- Tolerance
Monday October 15,2018

Shout out- None this week
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On The Needles:
Paris in Berlin by Joji Locatelli in Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to review
Tegna top by Caitlin Hunter in Manos Del Uruguay Alegria in color A9452 Candombe
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles
Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorway

In Time Out:
Swing Left sock the first attempt was too small and not happy.
Tegna, didn’t read the chart and had to rip back some.

Spinning/Weaving:
Finished the weaving project that I started at the weaving basics class at the Nifty Knitter Yarn Shop. The yarn is Malabrio
Warped a new project. Haven’t gotten further than that.

Netflix and Knit:
Gilmore Girls, Parks and Rec, The West Wing, Saturday Night Live, Doctor Who
Witchy Sunday featuring- Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus, and a few episodes of Charmed

Craftivism:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Bring a project that will create joy, warmth, and comfort for someone in need. Start a group in your area! Ravelry thread.
Tolerance-
“the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.” - Google
Knitmore Girls Podcast "Heart of Intersectionality" Episode
Internet tips-
Delete the Facebook app from the phone
Use the unfollow button
Knit something

Book Club:
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, mainly on Audible

Contests:
Just Vote! Post a picture of you voting. If you are doing extra (volunteering at the polling station, driving people to and from polling, hosting a voting party, etc) to get the vote post another picture to get another entry. Winners get a skein of “Ravelry Gone Wild” from Fancy Image Yarn. Winner will be randomly selected on November 12

Events:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location 115 West Meeker.
Madrona in Tacoma, Wa Feb. 14-17, 2019
Stitches West in Santa Clara, Ca. Feb. 21-24, 2019

Episode 47
Monday October 8,2018

Shout out- None this week
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On The Needles:
Paris in Berlin by Joji Locatelli in Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to review
Dotted Rays by Stephen West in the Marriage Equality Gradient (not currently available) from Neighborhood Fiber Co.
A Knitted Knocker in cotton
The Resistance Hat by Krista Nelson in red, white, and blue sock yarn.
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles

Off The Needles:
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Mondim Color 201 100% Non Superwash Portuguese wool

Spinning/Weaving:
Finishing a weaving project that I started last week at the weaving basics class at the Nifty Knitter Yarn Shop. The yarn is Malabrigo. Loving the class.

Netflix and Knit:
Gilmore Girls, Parks and Rec, Harry Potter 7.1 and 7.2, 1970s Wonder Woman, Saturday Night Live

Craftivism:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Bring a project that will create joy, warmth, and comfort for someone in need. Start a group in your area! Ravelry thread.

Book Club:
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, mainly on Audible

Yarny Adventures:
Craftivist Afternoon! Great start to the events!

Events:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location 115 West Meeker.
Madrona in Tacoma, Wa Feb. 14-17, 2019
Stitches West in Santa Clara, Ca. Feb. 21-24, 2019

Episode 46- A Special Guest!
Monday October 1, 2018

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On The Needles:
Nakia's Infinity Wrap/Scarf, kit from Jimmy Beans Wool
Paris in Berlin by Joji Locatelli in Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to review
Half a welcome blanket square
Erinne is working on
Sherlock Scarf
Blanket Square

Off The Needles:
Sock Head Cowl by Kelly McClure in Mountain Colors Yarns in the Lady Slipper Colorway
One blanket square for my welcome blanket

In Time Out:
Erinne frogged a cowl that she twisted when joining.

Spinning/Weaving:
New Schact Matchless- I did some spinning. Still using the Kraemer roving
Finished a weaving project that has been on the loom for a while in prep for a weaving basics class we are taking this week

A Review!
Mountain Colors Yarns in the Lady Slipper Colorway
Fiber content: 53% Superwash Merino, 17% domestic wool, 17% slk, 13% nylon
450 yards in each 100g skein

In Rehearsal/Performance
Erinne with be performing in Scrooge at Tacoma Little Theater this coming holiday season.

Netflix and Knit:
Gilmore Girls, Parks and Rec, Harry Potter 1-6
Erinne has been watching Daria on Hulu

Craftivism:
Starting a knitting club for the Oasis Youth Center. Looking for donations of yarn, and circular and dpns in US 7, 8, and 9s. First meeting went great!
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.

Book Club:
Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, mainly on Audible
Erinne is reading The Magic Misfts by Neil Patrick Harris

Yarny Adventures:
PNW Yarn Crawl on Sunday was great! Lots of fun with my family and lots of fun seeing the shops and other crawlers.

Events:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location 115 West Meeker. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.
Madrona in Tacoma, Wa President’s Day weekend 2019
Stitches West in Santa Clara, the last weekend in Feb. 2019