Episode 283: The Acid Green Is Not Functioning as a Neutral?
Release Date: 03/17/2024
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...
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info_outline 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: ...
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info_outlineRecorded 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 KAL thread, and check out our Summer Tops bundle for pattern ideas!
Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom
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:
- 2 Knitted Knockers
- Tracie's Fresh Favorite Tee by Christen Clement Designs in Queen City Yarn Coleman in the Maple colorway
- Tracie's Pixie Dust by Dani Sunshine in Berroco Vintage Handpaintsin a light blue/pale green/purple colorway
- 1 Knitted Knocker
- Tracie's Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino, using Hayfield Spirit Chunky
Barb is working on:
- CAPROCK tee by Yamagata using Araucania Ollagua
- Knitted Knockers
- Rock It Tee #2 by Tanis Lavallee, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain, in the colors Clarity, Rouge, and U Blue
- Pinnacles Beanie by Nancy Bates, from the Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates, using a kit
Barb has cast on:
- Barb's Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino, using worsted weight leftovers
Tracie cast on:
- Bee Beautiful Tee by Pia Trans in in Carpool Cotton Bamboo in the Copper colorway
She continues to work on:
- Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota using fingering scraps
If you would like to make Knitted Knockers, here is some useful info -
From the Knitted Knockers.org website:
“Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Traditional breast prosthetics can be hot, heavy and sticky. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. They are adjustable, washable and can even be worn while swimming. Our special volunteer knitters provide these FREE to those requesting them”
Please visit the Knitted Knockers website, Knitted Knockers Homepage for all the information that you need.
This webpage is especially helpful for information on approved yarns and color information: Yarns and colors
Very Important: Please note that neutral colors are preferred. If you want, you can use bright colors on the bottom of your knocker, but the top of it needs to be in a neutral color.
Patterns: So many choices! Please go to this section to pick and download your (free) pattern: Knitted Knockers Patterns.
Hint: The Bottoms Up Knocker for Double Point Needles pattern works great with magic loop too…and has the easiest “start” to your knocker!
BOOKS
Barb read:
- If It Bleeds by Stephen King - 5 stars
- The Mystery Guest (Molly the Maid #2) - 3 stars
Tracie read:
- Forever... by Judy Blume - 4 stars
- I'll Take Care of You by Caitlin Rother - 4.5 stars
- The Bone Jar by S.W. Kane - 3 stars