2 Knit Lit Chicks

a podcast about knitting & books Barb (the mom) and Tracie (the daughter) are obsessed knitters and avid readers. We love to talk about our current knitting projects and favorite books to read or listen to - we also review the occasional knitting book. Come join us!

Episode 296: A Dead Little Black Thing 12/24/2024

Episode 296: A Dead Little Black Thing Recorded on December 21, 2024 Book talk starts at 30:30 Our 2024 Fall Sweater KAL is continuing. You have until January 15, 2025 to complete an adult sweater and post a photo in our . It must be adult size and have some type of sleeves - short sleeves are fine! Check out our for inspiration and join the discussion on our thread! Our Zoom group is continuing. Please join us on Saturdays, 12 noon Pacific time. EVENTS We will be at the New Years Fiber Retreat at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA in January NoCKRs 2025 - April 10-13, 2025 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA. We still have a few spots open! If you are interested, please contact Tracie at [email protected] KNITTING Barb has finished: by Isabel Kraemer, using Indigo Dragonfly Sport ROU in the Is She all Green and Fuzzy and Mossy colorway beanie by Anne Gagnon using a mystery worsted yarn in a heather gray color Tracie finished: in Marianated Yarns - Melted Box of Crayons by Judithmarieknits in Lisa Souza Blue Faced Leicester Worsted in Styx - 9 Gnaomis in Plymouth Select Worsted for class at Rumpelstiltskin and might make more. Class was fun! by Ysolda in my handspun - this is a fail. by Espace Tricot in Emma’s Yarn Super Silky in the Oops I Did It Again colorway in Sea Change Barb is still working on: by Joji Locatelli, using in the Peppermint Julip colorway by Davina Choy, using a DK white cotton pima and a DK blue cotton pima Barb has cast-on by Ankestrik, using in the Dove Heather colorway hat by Melissa Simpson Garter Stitch Scarf, using Cast on: 2nd by Espace Tricot in in Flower Fairy Working On: sweater by Katrine Birkenwasser in Seattle Sky Dyeworks Mismated Rhododendron by Pam Allen in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Worsted- Nightfall colorway BOOKS Barb read: by Marie Benedict - 3 stars Tracie read: (Jackson Brodie #6) by Kate Atkinson - 3 stars (DI Adam Fawley #6) by Cara Hunter - 4 stars - 3 stars by Barbara Kingsolver - 3.5 stars by Lisa Rookes - 3 stars /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/34602015

Episode 295: I'm In a Bubble of Yarn 12/04/2024

Episode 295: I'm In a Bubble of Yarn Recorded on November 28, 2024 Book talk starts at 29:40 Our 2024 Fall Sweater KAL is continuing. You have until January 15, 2025 to complete an adult sweater and post a photo in our . It must have some type of sleeves - short sleeves are fine! Check out our for inspiration and join the discussion on our thread! Our Zoom group is continuing. Please join us on Saturdays, 12 noon Pacific time. EVENTS We will be at the New Years Fiber Retreat at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA in January. Dates for NoCKRs will be April 10-13, 2025, and registration info letters have been sent out. If you haven't received one and are interested in going to the retreat, please contact Tracie. KNITTING Barb has finished: by Isabel Kraemer, using in the Is She all Green and Fuzzy and Mossy colorway Tracie has finished: by Barbara Prime #6 -“Chihuahua” in Encore Worsted by Isabel Kraemer in Fyberspates Scrumptious Lace in Jen S. Green and JuniperMon Fibers Findley in Curacao with added earflaps and pompom by Kathy Green in Berocco Vintage in the Mochi colorway by Julie Hentz in Berocco Vintage in the Mochi colorway Barb is still working on: by Joji Locatelli, using in the Peppermint Julip colorway beanie by Anne Gagnon using a mystery worsted yarn in a Heather gray colorway by Davina Choy, using a DK white cotton pima and a DK blue cotton pima Tracie has Cast On: hat by Judithmarieknits in Lisa Souza Blue Face Leicester Worsted in Styx - 6 Gnaomis in Plymouth Select Worsted for class at Rumpelstilskin LYS sweater by Katrine Birkenwasser in Seattle Sky Dyeworks Mismated Rhododendron Tracie is still working on: by Pam Allen in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Worsted- Nightfall colony Socks for Ryan in in Melted Box of Crayons colorway BOOKS Barb has read: by Heather Gedenkauf - 2.5 stars by Liane Moriarty - 5 stars Barb Did Not Finish: by John Grisham Tracie read: by Rupert Holmes - 4 stars Reread - by Carl Hiaason - 4 stars by Gregg Olsen - 3 stars by Lisa Jewell - 5 stars by Alexis Schaitkin - 4 stars This episode ends with our usual Thanksgiving Thumbs Up/ Thumbs Down from our whole family! /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/34292075

Episode 294: If It's Not Real Estate, It's Nothing 11/04/2024

Episode 294: If It's Not Real Estate, It's Nothing Recorded Friday, November 1, 2024 Book talk begins at 19:20 Our 2024 Fall Sweater KAL is continuing. You have until January 15, 2025 to complete an adult sweater and post a photo in our . It must have some type of sleeves - short sleeves are fine! Check out our for inspiration and join the discussion on our thread! Our Zoom group is continuing. Please join us on Saturdays, 12 noon Pacific time. EVENTS We will be at the New Years Fiber Retreat at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA in January. Dates for NoCKRs will be April 10-13, 2025, and invitations will go out by Thanksgiving! KNITTING Tracie finished: by Haley Waxberg in Universal Uptown DK in Aqua and Lavender by Stephanie Lotven (TellyBean Knits) in Apple Fiber Studio Sparkling Cider in Malachite and Life in the Long Grass Silk/Merino Sock in Autumn Tracie continues to work on: by Pam Allen in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Worsted- Nightfall colony by Barbara Prime #6 -“Chihuahua” in Encore Worsted by Isabel Kraemer in Fyberspates Scrumptious Lace in Jen S. Green and JuniperMon Fibers Findley in Curacao Socks for Ryan in in Melted Box of Crayons colorway Barb is still working on: by Isabel Kraemer, using in the Is She all Green and Fuzzy and Mossy colorway Barb has cast-on: by Joji Locatelli, using in the Peppermint Julip colorway beanie by Anne Gagnon using a mystery worsted yarn in a Heather gray colorway by Davina Choy, using a DK white cotton pima and a DK blue cotton pima Barb has frogged: hat by Knitting Daddy (Greg Cohoon) using a mystery worsted yarn in a Heather gray colorway by Hinterm Stein - wrong yarn for the pattern BOOKS Tracie read: by Tim Sullivan - 4 stars by Jennifer Egan - 3.5 stars Re-Read the last two Cormoran Strike books - and . Liked better this time! 5 stars for both. Can’t wait for #8, The Hallmarked Man. by David Kamp - 4 stars BOOKS by Mary L. Trump - 4 stars by Dan Grylles - 3 stars Barb recommends , a true crime limited series on Peacock /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/33775962

Episode 293: Red Hot Lambtown 10/07/2024

Episode 292: Is She all Green and Fuzzy and Mossy? 09/14/2024

Episode 292: Is She all Green and Fuzzy and Mossy? Recorded Thursday, September 12, 2024 Book talk begins at 30:30 Our annual Mother Bear KAL has ended, and we will announce the prize winners at the end of this episode. Our Fall Sweater KAL is starting! You have until January 15 to finish an adult-sized sweater with some kind of sleeves. WIPs less than 50% complete are fine. Come join our , and check out our . Tracie is teaching a class on making knitted toys at Rumpelstiltskin in Sacramento, and it has been rescheduled to September 28 and November 2. See the class listing for details! Events - We will be at at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, California on Saturday, October 5. KNITTING Barb finished: Mother Bears #299 - 301 hat by Lavanya Patricella, using Mary Maxim worsted by Susie Gorley by Benjamin Matthews using 2 colors of Plymouth Encore Tracie finished: Mother Bears 331 and 332 Digital Citizens stuffed toys by Ainur Berkimbayeva in Sea Change Fibers by The Dye Project Bayshore Fingering in Pink Frock by Barbara Prime in Malabrigo Rios in by Woolly Wormhead in Red Heart for Addie by Woolly Wormhead in Lion Brand Mandala Ombre for Harrison by marianna mel in blue and yellow for Ellie Barb is still working on: by Minimi Knit Design in in Peony And has cast on: #4 by Vanessa Ewing using by Isabel Kraemer, using in the Is She all Green and Fuzzy and Mossy colorway Tracie has cast on: #3 by DROPS design in mint green and lavender by Casapinka in t in the Tomato colorway And continues to work on: by Stephanie Lotven (TellyBean Knits) in in Malachite and in Autumn cowl #11 by Jana Pihota BOOKS Barb read: by Howard Blum - 5 stars - 4 stars by Lisa Jewell - 5 stars Tracie read: by Tony Wright - 4 stars. Not well written and gets into the weeds, but so interesting by Stephen King - 4.5 stars by Amy Jo Burns - 3.5 stars by AJ Flick - 3.5 stars Barb recommends the podcast Tracie recommends the following shows to stream: on Peacock on Britbox on Starz on Prime Video /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/33053952

Episode 291: Live from the Bunkhouse, It's the Chicks and Friends! 08/23/2024

Episode 290: It's Just Gonna be Puckery 07/26/2024

Episode 289: What... Why? 06/30/2024

Episode 288: I Will Get It Started Post Haste 06/14/2024

Episode 287: That's My Tale of Woe 05/31/2024

Episode 286: It Got a Little More into the Weeds 05/11/2024

Episode 285: We're Just Wearing Our Most Luscious Sweaters Today 04/18/2024

Episode 285: We're Just Wearing Our Most Luscious Sweaters Today 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 registration for the 2025 event when registration begins in the fall Fiber Frolic - June 1 at the Soul Food Farm outside Vacaville, CA Tracie and Barb talked about the new swifts availabile from ! Barb has one and Tracie has ordered one also. KNITTING Tracie finished: 2 Knitted Knockers by Susanna Curtis by Canon Hand Dyes William Merino Fingering in the Waterworld colorway Barb Finished: 2 Knitted Knockers Tracie is continuing to work on: cowl #11 by Jana Pihota Knitted Knockers by Elizabeth Doherty in in Artichoke Tracie has frogged: by Ainur Berkimbayeva in Barb is working on: #2 by Tanis Lavallee, using , in the colors Clarity, Rouge, and U Blue Knitted Knockers P by Nancy Bates, from the by Nancy Bates, using a kit BOOKS Tracie read: by Graham Norton - 4 stars by Frank C. Girardot Jr. - 2 stars - 3 stars Barb read: by Amber Garza - 3 stars by Lisa Jewell - 3 stars by Chris Bohjialian - 4 stars by Riley Sager - 2.5 stars Tracie also recommends: The . Sally agrees with this recommendation explores what it means to be a man today and how rigid gender roles have affected all people. The show creates a safe environment for a range of perspectives to meet and stay at the table, exploring how the messages of masculinity show up in relationships, body image, privilege, fatherhood, sex, success, mental health and so much more. Instead of polarizing and demonizing men and masculinity, it invites all humans to participate and thrive in the world. This Webby-nominated podcast is hosted by filmmaker, actor & author Justin Baldoni, author & journalist Liz Plank, and President of Wayfarer Studios & award winning music producer Jamey Heath. It’s currently in Season 2 and is in the top 1% of most followed and shared podcasts on Spotify, beloved by men, women and people of all genders. /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/30889203

Episode 284: They Go to the Dumpster Behind the McDonalds 03/31/2024

Episode 283: The Acid Green Is Not Functioning as a Neutral? 03/17/2024

Episode 283: The Acid Green Is Not Functioning as a Neutral? 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: 2 Knitted Knockers Tracie finished: by Christen Clement Designs in in the Maple colorway by Dani Sunshine in in a light blue/pale green/purple colorway 1 Knitted Knocker by Annette Corsino, using Barb is working on: tee by Yamagata using Knitted Knockers #2 by Tanis Lavallee, using , in the colors Clarity, Rouge, and U Blue P by Nancy Bates, from the by Nancy Bates, using a kit Barb has cast on: by Annette Corsino, using worsted weight leftovers Tracie cast on: by Pia Trans in in in the Copper colorway She continues to work on: by Jana Pihota using fingering scraps If you would like to make Knitted Knockers, here is some useful info - From the 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, for all the information that you need. This webpage is especially helpful for information on approved yarns and color information: 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: . 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: by Stephen King - 5 stars - 3 stars Tracie read: by Judy Blume - 4 stars by Caitlin Rother - 4.5 stars by S.W. Kane - 3 stars Info from Tracie's "Thumbs Up" about the sweater shaver: The Substack article about pilling is The excellent sweater shaver can be purchased /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/30411003

Episode 282: I Used the Kit That Was the Least Expired 02/23/2024

Episode 282: I Used the Kit That Was the Least Expired 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 by Claudia Quintinella, using Serendipidye Kings Mountain Fingering in the Piccadilly colorway, Invictus Yarn Adventure in the Don’t Look Under the Lilacs, Invictus Yarns Master of My Feet in the Adagio colorway, AND Knit Picks Palette in the Aster and Bluebells colorway. 2 Knitted Knockers Tracie finished: by Haley Waxberg in Knockers yarn (And the bar shampoo and conditioner Tracie can be purchased at ) by Claire Garland in sparkly periwinkle Tahki Linguine for Lauren’s 12th birthday by Josée Paquin in Marianated Yarns Scrumptious HT in Sea of Glass and Indigo Bunting, Laneras Barefoot in Coral and Invictus Yarns Unconquerable Sole BFL in the Powerful colorway 1 Knitted Knocker If you would like to make Knitted Knockers, here is some useful info - From the 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, for all the information that you need. This webpage is especially helpful for information on approved yarns and color information: 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: . Hint: The Bottoms Up Knocker for Double Point Needles pattern works great with magic loop too…and has the easiest “start” to your knocker! Barb working on: by Mary Lukas using in the Pearl colorway tee by Yamagata using Knitted Knockers Barb has cast on: P by Nancy Bates, from the by Nancy Bates, using a kit #2 by Tanis Lavallee, using , in the colors Clarity, Rouge, and U Blue Frogged: Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf by Sirdar, using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Follow the Rainbow Colorway Tracie cast on: by Dani Sunshine in in light blue/pale green/purple 1 Knitted Knocker She continues to work on: by Christen Clement Designs in in the Maple colorway by Jana Pihota using fingering scraps BOOKS by Erin Gordon - 4 stars by Natalie Barelli - 3 stars by Andrea Lankford - 5 stars - 4 stars - 4 stars Tracie read: - 2.5 stars for someone not familiar with the series by Nevada Barr - 3 1/2 stars - takes a while to get going by Will Leitch - 3 stars. Wanted to like it more! But got frustrated with situation and too worried for main character by Wendy Walker - 3 stars. Have not thought about it since I finished it by N.P. Simpson - 4.5 stars by Alex Marwood - 4 stars by John Marrs - 2 stars /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/30085713

Episode 281: A Talk with Kim McBrien Evans of Indigodragonfly 02/11/2024

Episode 280: Ain't Nobody Got Time for That 01/28/2024

Episode 280: Ain't Nobody Got Time for That 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 Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA. The retreat is full but you can still get on the waiting list! KNITTING Barb Finished: by Susie Gourley Tracie finished: Socks to match my Archer in Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock in Cornflower Barb working on: , using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Follow the Rainbow Colorway by Mary Lukas using in the Pearl colorway by Claudia Quintinilla/Ewe Knit Toronto, using in the Piccadilly colorway, in the Don't Look Under the Lilacs colorway, in the Adagio and the Bobby color ways Barb has cast on: Bankhead Hat #28 tee by Yamagata using Tracie has cast on: by Claire Garland in periwinkle from the NYFR destash She continues to work on: by Josée Paquin in in Sea of Glass and Indigo Bunting, in Coral and in the Powerful colorway by Christen Clement Designs in in the Maple colorway by Jana Pihota using fingering scraps BOOKS Barb read: by Rebecca Front - 4 stars by Catherine Ryan Howard - 3 stars - by Laura Lipman - 5 stars by Ann Rule - 4 stars by Nevada Barr - 5 stars Tracie read: by Andrew Ridgeley - 4.5 stars by Carl Hiaasen - 3 stars by Nevada Barr - 3 stars by Mona Awad - 3 stars by Karen Kingsbury Tracie recommends the TV show on Prime Video/FreeVee /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/29680943

Episode 279: It's Definitely a Cake 01/12/2024

Episode 278: No Entrails on the Patio... 12/28/2023

Episode 278: No Entrails on the Patio... 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 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 our Ravelry group to win a prize. EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7 at the St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA KNITTING Barb Finished: , using Paton’s Kroy Socks in the Route 66 colorway by Kay Hopkins, using Madelinetosh Tosh DK in the Tart colorway Tracie finished: by Susie Gourlay in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in grey in Alexandra: The Art of Yarn Pendleton DK by Petite Knit in Countrywide Yarns Windsor 8-ply by Christina Ingrid McGowan Barb working on: by Elizabeth Doherty. Using Knit Picks in the Sage Brush colorway , using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Follow the Rainbow Colorway Barb has cast on: #25 by Susie Gourley, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest colorway Cast on: by Josée Paquin in in Sea of Glass and Indigo Bunting, in Coral and in the Powerful colorway Working On: Socks to match my Archer in in Delete and in Cornflower BOOKS Barb is currently reading 4 books, but didn’t finish any since our last episode. Instead, she recommends: (podcast) (podcast) on Hulu on Max Tracie Read: by Laura Lipman - 4.5 stars by Sheila Weller - 5 stars by Carrie Fisher - 4 stars by Val McDermid - 4 stars by Michael Freeman - 4 stars by Lauren North - 4.5 stars /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/29250318

Episode 277: These Are Anne Tyler Situations 11/28/2023

Episode 277: These Are Anne Tyler Situations 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 our Ravelry group to win a prize. EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7 at the St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA KNITTTING Tracie finished: by Sarah Schira in assorted fingering weight leftovers by Samantha Guerin in in Pine Tree and in blue green 3 in various acrylics by Sarah Young for Jayla - using Tess Designer Yarns Superwash Merino and Alexandra: the Art of Yarn Pendleton DK Barb continues to work on: Vanilla Socks for Will, using in the Route 66 colorway by Elizabeth Doherty using in the Sage Brush colorway by Kay Hopkins, using in the Tart colorway Bankhead Hat #24 Barb has cast on: designed by Sirdar, using a Sirdar Colorwheel in the Follow your Rainbow colorway Tracie cast on: Socks to match her Archer in Dizzy Blood Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Lisa Souza Dyeworks Delux Sock in cornflower by Susie Gourlay in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in gray She continues to work on: by Petite Knit in BOOKS Barb read: by Kanye Minato - 3 stars by Liane Moriarty - 3 stars by Anne Tyler - 4 stars by Lesley Sanderson - 3stars - 4 stars by Lou Ragusa - 3 stars Tracie read: by Elinor Lipman - 4 stars by Lisa Jewell - 4 stars by Rita Schuler - 3 stars by Augusten Burroughs - 3 stars by Mandy Matney - 4 stars /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/28833103

Episode 276: Rubble, Doorway, Rubble, Doorway 10/28/2023

Episode 276: Rubble, Doorway, Rubble, Doorway 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 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 our Ravelry group to win a prize. EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA KNITTTING Barb Finished: Bears 288 & 189 Tracie finished: by Jennifer Beaumont in madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK, madelinetosh Tosh Sport and Duren Dyeworks Love Sport Hat #2 Barb continues to work on: Vanilla Socks for Will, using in the Route 66 colorway by Elizabeth Doherty using in the Sage Brush colorway Barb has cast on: by Kay Hopkins, using in the Tart colorway Tracie cast on: 3 in various acrylics by Petite Knit in She continues to work on: by Samantha Guerin in in Pine Tree and in blue green BOOKS Barb read: by T.J. Newman - 5 stars by T.J. Newman - 4 stars by Catherine McKenzie - 3 stars by Laura Wolfe - 4 stars Tracie read: by Carole Johnstone - 3.5 stars by Robert Galbraith - 5 stars by Robert Scott - 3.5 stars Barb’s recommended podcasts: /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/28450406

Episode 275: Of Course I Think He's a Big Jerk Now 10/15/2023

Episode 275: Of Course I Think He's a Big Jerk Now Recorded Friday, October 13, 2023 Book talk begins at 27:00 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 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 our Ravelry group to win a prize. Events Tracie and Barb will be at: - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA KNITTING Barb finished 8 & 289 Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color way Tracie finished: Socks in in T’Challa colorway #1 by Aimee Alexander in Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK Barb is working on: by Elizabeth Doherty, using in the Sagebrush colorway Vanilla Socks for Will, using in the Route 66 colorway. Barb has Cast On by Kay Hopkins, using in the Tart colorway Mother Bear #290 Tracie has cast on: by Samantha Guerin, using Stitch Sisters Laceweight Cashmere in Pine Tree and Hungry Horse Hat #2 In Hibernation for Tracie: by Ainur Berkimbayeva in (Merino/Brushtail Possum/Cotton Blend) in Rococco Tracie is working on: by Jennifer Beaumont in , and BOOKS Barb read: by B.A. Paris - 5 stars by Fergus White - 5 stars byDaniel Hurst - 4 stars Tracie read: by Julie Gregory by Colin Walsh by Kathryn Casey /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/28321673

Episode 274: But... It's a Fruitcake 09/24/2023

Episode 274: But... It's a Fruitcake Recorded Friday, September 22, 2023 Book talk begins at 27:50 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 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 our Ravelry group to win a prize. Events Tracie and Barb will be at: - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA KNITTING Barb finished by Tin Can Knits, using Knit Picks Hawthorn in the Spri by Claudia Quintanilla - EweKnit Toronto, using Knit Picks Hawthorn in the Springfield colorway Tracie finished: Darling Darby #7 by Jean Clement in Red Heart Super Saver in the Retro Stripe colorway Barb is working on: Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways Vanilla Socks for Will, using in the Route 66 colorway. Barb has Cast On #2, by Tanis Lavalee, using in 3 colors, UBlue, Clarity and Rouge by Elizabeth Doherty, using in the Sage Brush colorway Tracie has ast on: by Ainur Berkimbayeva in (Merino/Brushtail Possum/Cotton Blend) in Rococco Tracie is working on: by Jennifer Beaumont in , and Socks in in T’Challa colorway BOOKS Barb read: by Charmaine Wilkerson - 3 stars by Riley Sager - 3 stars by Sarah Pekkanen - 4 stars Tracie read: by Jeff Guin - 5 stars by Tom Perotta - 3 stars by Elmore Leonard - 3 stars Tracie has launched her side hustle - - in person, one-on-one knitting instruction for beginners and anyone who wants to push their knitting skills forward /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/28125692

Episode 273: I'm Calling It 09/10/2023

Episode 273: I'm Calling It Recorded on September 6, 2023 Book Talk starts at: 26:50 Our Mother Bear KAL has ended! Prizes will be announced during our next podcast, Episode 224. Counting the bears that Tracie and Barb completed, there will be about 135 bears heading to Africa to make some children really happy. THANK YOU to all that participated by knitting or crocheting bears and making donations to the Mother Bear organization. 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 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 our Ravelry group to win a prize. EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina KNITTING Barb finished Mother Bears 283-285 by Vanessa Ewing, using in the Fishbowl Colorway Vanilla socks using in the Meadow Stripes colorway #7, by Tin Can Knits using some of Tracie's handspun Tracie Finished Mother Bear #318 by Purl Soho in in Shantay, You Stay! by Olga Putano Designs OR by Elizabeth Dorherty with colorwork chart from by Heather Pfeifer OR by Ainur Berkimbayeva Barb is working on: by Aimee Alexander using in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways And has cast on: Vanilla Socks for Will, using by Claudia Quintanilla, using some leftover Knit Picks Hawthorne Kettle-Dye in the Springfield colorway. Barley Hat #7 by Tin Can Knits in handspun from Tracie Barb has frogged: by Ozetta: Hailey Smedley in Universal Yarns Bamboo Pop Sock Tracie has cast on: by Jennifer Beaumont using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK and Madelinetosh Tosh Sport and Duren Dyeworks Love Sport And continues working on: Socks in in T’Challa colorway BOOKS Barb read: by Kathryn Casey - 4 stars by Darcy Coates - 3 stars - 3 stars by Jennie Egerlie - 5 stars by Nevada Barr - 4 stars Tracie read: by Tim Sullivan - 4 stars by Richard Osman - 3 1/2 stars by Liane Moriarty - 4 1/2 stars by Jennifer McMahon - 4 stars /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/27987879

Episode 272: Tracie is Having Sweater Issues 08/19/2023

Episode 271: The Queen of Mold 07/21/2023

Episode 271: The Queen of Mold Book Talk starts at 23:51 Recorded Friday, July 14, 2023 Our annual Mother Bear KAL began June 1, 2023, but any bears you have knit or crocheted in 2023 are eligible as entries for prizes. To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to . Talk bears with us in the and post your finished bears in the . We have a listener who has come up with 3 incentive prizes for increasing your bear count! For more info, please check out the thread. Events Tracie and Barb will be at: Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina KNITTING Tracie finished: by Jacqueline Cieslak in Juniper Moon Farms Zooey in Rigging Mother Bears 311, 312 and 313 Barb finished Mother Bears 275, 276 & 277 by Tanis Lavalee, using Anzula Breeze lace in the Fern and Gravity colorways , using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-Ply Self Striping in the Peacock colorway Tracie cast on: by Purl Soho in in Shantay, You Stay! She continues to work 0n: by Tanis Lavallee in in 7 different color ways Socks in in T’Challa colorway Barb is working on: Razzle Dazzle Scarf in in the Razzle Dazzle #22 colorway (Striped Hoodie) by Barry Klein, using 4 colors of 6600K (Striped Hoodie) by Barry Klein, using 4 colors of Lana Grossa Ecopuno Degrade Mother Bear 278 by Elizabeth Smith Knits, using in the Mist colorway by Aimee Alexander using in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways BOOKS Tracie finished: by Charles A. Gardner - 4 stars by Lisa Lutz - 3 stars by Anne Tyler - 4 stars by - 5 stars by Colin McEvoy and Lynn Olanoff - 4 1/2 stars by Stephanie Sowden - 2 stars Barb read: by Catherine Steadman - 4 stars by Hannah Mary McKinnon - 4 stars by Lisa Unger - 3 stars by Ruth Reichl - 4.5 stars by Norma Cobb by J.T. Ellison - 4.5 stars /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/27529794

Episode 270: A Colorful Cast of Characters at the Bunkhouse 07/09/2023

Episode 270: A Colorful Cast of Characters at the Bunkhouse Recorded on June 28 & July 5, 2023 Our annual Mother Bear KAL began June 1, 2023, but any bears you have knit or crocheted in 2023 are eligible as entries for prizes. To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to . Talk bears with us in the and post your finished bears in the . We have a listener who has come up with 3 incentive prizes for increasing your bear count! For more info, please check out the thread. The next 2 segments were recorded at Eileen's Bunkhouse in Lincoln, Montana. Eileen is June 28: Participants: Tracie (alittleposy) Barb (KnittyBarb) Eileen (redsknits) Celia (PinotNoir) Eileen talked about: 1. Book - . "British murder mysteries with good plot lines and excellent character development over the series. And he's still writing!" 2. Knitting - starting the pullover by Pam Allen, using Tracie's directions. She is knitting it using some vintage stash O-wool that has been dyed by Alpenglow. 3. Eileen talked about , especially their . Check out their cool ! Celia talked about: 1. by Richard Osman 2. Knitting - She talked about knitting the shawl by Debra Gerhard in Ritual Dyes Fae (mohair silk) and Maiden (merino fingering) in the Taurus colorway. Tracie talked about: 1. Book - by Paul Tremblay 2. Knitting - by Elizabeth Doherty in KnitPicks comfy in the Planetarium colorway. Barb talked about: 1. Book - by Norma Cobb 2. Knitting - by Elizabeth Smith Knits, using Berroco Remix in the Mist colorway. July 5 Participants: Susan (suscochran) Shelley (SequoiaShelley) Barb and Tracie Susan talked about: 1. Book - by Lucinda Riley 2. Knitting - by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Farmer's Daughter Foxy Lady in the Harry Belafonte colorway Shelley talked about: 1. Book - by Laura Hillenbrand 2. Knitting - she is currently working on a mitred square blanket, not following a pattern Barb talked about: by Aimee Alexander in Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK minis from a kit given to her by Susan Tracie talked about: by Tanis Lavallee in in 7 different colorways /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/27412581

Episode 269: Some Doggie Ativan? 06/12/2023

Episode 269: Some Doggie Ativan? Recorded June 9, 2023 Book Talk Starts at 26.03 Our annual Mother Bear KAL began June 1, 2023, but any bears you have knit or crocheted in 2023 are eligible as entries for prizes. To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to . Talk bears with us in the and post your finished bears in the . We have a listener who has come up with 3 incentive prizes for increasing your bear count! For more info, please check out the thread. EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina Tracie will be in New Zealand and Sydney, Australia this summer! If you are near Auckland, National Park, Wellington, or the Marlborough region in NZ, or Sydney, and you’d like to try to meet up, please message Tracie at or alittleposy on Ravelry. KNITTING Barb finished 3 bears (, , ) Tracie finished: by Wood & Pine in Despondent Dyes OMG Glitter! in the Even My Attorney Says “Let It Go” colorway 4 Mother Bears - 307-310 - Never Not Gnoming by Sarah Schira in Neighborhood Fiber Co Rustic Fingering in Rock Creek Park and Psych Ward Yarns Hecka Fingering in Cable Car Red Barb is working on: by Tanis Lavalee, using in the Fern and Gravity colorways , using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply Self-Striping in the Peacock colorway Razzle Dazzle Scarf in in the Razzle Dazzle #22 colorway (Striped Hoodie) by Barry Klein, using 4 colors of Barb has Cast On Mother Bear 275 Cast On: by Jacqueline Cieslak in Experimental sweater - all mini skeins! Mother Bear 311 Working On: by Elizabeth Doherty in Knit Picks Comfy in Planetarium Socks in in T’Challa colorway BOOKS Barb and Tracie both enthusiastically recommend: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver - 5 stars Barb read: by Mary Karr - 4 stars by Cait Flanders - 3 stars Tracie read: by Lisa Jewell - 4.5 stars Tracie recommends /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/27120381

Episode 268: That Hat is Very Bad 05/26/2023

Episode 267: Somewhere in Washington 05/11/2023

Episode 267: Somewhere in Washington Recorded on May 8, 2023 Book Talk starts at: 25:30 Our Cables KAL is almost over... May 15th is the last day you can post pictures of your finished cable-y goodness projects. Prizes will be announced during Episode 268. Our next KAL will be our annual Mother Bear KAL! It will officially start on June 1, 2023, but any bears you have knit or crocheted in 2023 are eligible as entries for prizes. To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to . More info to come... EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: Fiber Frolic - Saturday, May 27, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm at Soul Food Farm in Vacaville, CA. There will be no food vendors, so bring your own lunch and a chair. The entry fee is $10 per person, and parking will be in a field and not limited. - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina KNITTING Barb finished 4 Knitted Knockers (12 total for 2023) Tracie has finished: 13 Knitted Knockers total for 2023 Mother Bears 302 & 303 #9 by Jana Pihota by Elizabeth Doherty Tracie's Donner Barb Is working on: by Tanis Lavalee, using in the Fern and Gravity colorways , using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply Self-Striping in the Peacock colorway Razzle Dazzle Scarf in in the Razzle Dazzle #22 colorway Barb has cast-on: Twisty Taper Hat by NichKnit Designs using Plymouth Yarn Encore Tracie is working on: by Wood & Pine in in the Even My Attorney Says “Let It Go” colorway Tracie has frogged: China Top by Ksenia Naidyon in Alchemy Silken Straw BOOKS Barb has finished: by Meg Mitchell Moore - 4 stars by Ann Rule - 4 stars by Blair Braverman - 3.5 stars Tracie has finished: by Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez - 5 stars by Sheila Johnson - 2.5 stars by Judy Blume - 5 stars by T. Greenwood - 4 stars Tracie talked about /episode/index/show/2knitlitchicks/id/26817105

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