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Episode 261: So You Said No Thank You

Release Date: 01/30/2023

Episode 285: We're Just Wearing Our Most Luscious Sweaters Today

2 Knit Lit Chicks

Recorded on April 15, 2024 Book talk starts at 25:36 Our Summer Tops KAL has begun and goes until to June 1, 2024. It needs to be an adult-sized top that you consider to be appropriate for use in the summer, and we will leave the parameters of that to you! Come chat with us about summer tops on our , and check out our for pattern ideas! EVENTS Tracie and Barb will NoCKRs - April 25-28, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA The 2024 retreat is full, but please contact Tracie at to be informed about...

Episode 284: They Go to the Dumpster Behind the McDonalds

2 Knit Lit Chicks

Recorded on Saturday, March 30, 2024 Book talk starts at 20:45 Our Summer Tops KAL has begun and goes until to June 1, 2024. It needs to be an adult-sized top that you consider to be appropriate for use in the summer, and we will leave the parameters of that to you! Come chat with us about summer tops on our , and check out our for pattern ideas! EVENTS Tracie and Barb will NoCKRs - April 25-28, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA. The retreat is full, but please contact Tracie at to be informed about...

Episode 283: The Acid Green Is Not Functioning as a Neutral?

2 Knit Lit Chicks

Recorded on March 14, 2024 Book talk begins at 21:00 Our Summer Tops KAL has begun and goes until to June 1, 2024. It needs to be an adult-sized top that you consider to be appropriate for use in the summer, and we will leave the parameters of that to you! Come chat with us about summer tops on our , and check out our for pattern ideas! EVENTS Tracie and Barb will NoCKRs - April 25-28, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA Fiber Frolic - June 1 at the Soul Food Farm outside Vacaville, CA KNITTING Barb Finished: ...

Episode 282: I Used the Kit That Was the Least Expired

2 Knit Lit Chicks

Recorded Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Book talk begins at 31:30 Our Summer Tops KAL has begun and goes until to June 1, 2024. It needs to be an adult-sized top that you consider to be appropriate for use in the summer, and we will leave the parameters of that to you! Come chat with us about summer tops on our , and check out our for pattern ideas! Events Tracie and Barb will NoCKRs - April 25-28, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA Fiber Frolic - June 1 at the Soul Food Farm outside Vacaville, CA KNITTING Barb Finished: by Susie Gourley...

Episode 281: A Talk with Kim McBrien Evans of Indigodragonfly

2 Knit Lit Chicks

Recorded Thursday, February 8, 2024 We are so excited to have , dyer of Indigodragonfly Yarns, designer, teacher, innovator of knitting pattern modification and all-around Textile Maven as our guest this episode! We had a fantastic talk with her about her background, starting her yarn business, learning to modify knit patterns out of necessity and wanting to share what she’s learned about anything-but-standard sizing and as a teacher, designer and advocate for size inclusivity and a change in the way we size women’s clothing. Coupon Codes for Our...

Episode 280: Ain't Nobody Got Time for That

2 Knit Lit Chicks

Recorded on January 24, 2024 Book Talk starts at 19:28 Our Fall Sweater KAL has ended! Please stayed tuned to the end of the episode to find out if you won a prize. We had 107 completed sweaters - way to go! Our Summer Tops KAL will run February 1 to June 1, 2024. It needs to be an adult-sized top that you consider to be appropriate for use in the summer, and we will the parameters of that to you. Come chat with us about summer tops on our , and check out our for pattern ideas! Events Tracie and Barb will NoCKRs - April 25-28, 2024 at the St Francis...

Episode 279: It's Definitely a Cake

2 Knit Lit Chicks

Recorded on January 7, 2024 Book talk starts at 13:26 Our annual Fall Sweater KAL is almost over! Stay tuned for our next KAL which will be announced in Episode 280. EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: Northern California Knitting Retreat (fondly known as "NoCKRs) April 25. - 28, 2024 KNITTING Tracie finished: NOT ONE DAMN THING Barb Finished: by Elizabeth Doherty. Using Knit Picks in the Sage Brush colorway Tracie is Working on: by Josée Paquin in in Sea of Glass and Indigo Bunting, in Coral and in the Powerful colorway...

Episode 278: No Entrails on the Patio...

2 Knit Lit Chicks

Recorded on Saturday, December 23, 2023 Book Talk starts at 28:11 Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started! Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult. Here are the rules: Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That’s 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two! We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are . Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are Crocheters! Your sweaters are ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles! There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our...

Episode 277: These Are Anne Tyler Situations

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Recorded on November 25, 2023 Book talk begins at 25:40 . Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are Crocheters! Your sweaters are ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles! There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don’t have to “approve” your project. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine. You must be a member of...

Episode 276: Rubble, Doorway, Rubble, Doorway

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Recorded on Thursday, October 26, 2023 Book Talk starts at 27:53 Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started! Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult. Here are the rules: Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That’s 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two! We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are . Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are Crocheters! Your sweaters are ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles! There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread. Do...

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Recorded on January 12, 2023

Book talk starts at 24:45

Sweater KAL - 9/1/22 - 1/15/23 - be sure to listen until the end of the podcast when the prize winners of the Sweater KAL are announced!

NEW KAL! Come join us knitting or crocheting your projects with CABLES! That's right, cables. Come on over to the Cables KAL Chatter Thread to check out the rules and chat about your plans. Dates are now until 5/15/23.

Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

Northern California Knitting Retreat news:

If you would like to attend NoCKRs at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, California April 27-30, 2023, please email Tracie at [email protected] for details.

KNITTING

Barb finished:

1. Get the Groove by Hinterm Stein, using Valley Yarns Northampton Worsted in the Denim Heather colorway 2. Bankhead Hat #23 by Susie Gourlay, using Plymouth Encore Tweed

Tracie finished:

1. Vanilla Socks in Canon Hand Dyes William Merino in Waterworld Sock Set

2. Davis pullover by Pam Allen, using Berroco Remix Chunky in the Pepper colorway

Barb is working on:

1. Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf, using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Perfectly Pretty colorway

2. Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Leuder using Canon Hand Dyes sock set

3. Burgos vest by Rosa Pomar, using Diamond Galway Worsted Knitting Wool Highland Heather

Barb cast-on: 1. Koko Bean hat #3 by JudithMarieKnits, using leftover Plymouth Encore and Red Heart yarns

2. Citadel cardigan by Joji Locatelli, using Rowan RYC Wool Tweed (discontinued yarn) in the Truffle colorway

Tracie cast on:

1. Velvet Pullover (pattern discontinued) by Ewe Knit Toronto, using Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Light dyed by Kim of Western Sky Knits and Tracie

2. Knitted Knocker in Cascade Ultra Pima

BOOKS

Barb read:

1. A Dream Life by Claire Messed - 4 stars

2. I'm Glad my Mom Died by Jeanetter McCurdy - 4 stars

3. Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks - 5 stars

Tracie read:

1. The Marriage Lie by Kimberly Bell - 2 stars

2. That Time I Loved You: Stories by Marianne Leung - 4 stars

3. Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson - 4 stars

4. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy - 5 stars

5. God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney - 4 stars

6. Miller's Valley by Abba Quindlen - 4.5 stars

7. The Push by Ashley Audrain - 2.5 stars

Tracie and Barb recommend

The Gleener for excellent, battery-free sweater shaving

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