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Have Yourself A Very Meowy Christmas!

12/26/2016

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Backstage Knitting Podcast
Episode 12 Show Notes:


  • On the Needles:
    • Anna is working on the shawl for her Mum, baby knits for a co-worker, and a hat for a friend.
    • Bethany is working on a Christmas present for her Secret Santa and possibly her Shrowl by Stephen West.
      • http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shrowl
  • Off the Needles:
    • Bethany finished the Happy Christmas Hat by Terri Major in the Toddler size. Yarn is Knit Picks Mighty Stitch
      • http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/christmas-happy-hat
      • http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Mighty_Stitch_Yarn__D5420287.html
  • In Time Out:
    • Anna’s basic socks are in time out till after the holidays.
  • Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:
    • Anna has finished some Christmas and birthday sewing.
  • Knetflix and Knit:
    • Anna is watching Zootopia! Scrubs, Aardman Documentary, and Rogue One.
    • Bethany is watching The West Wing, Season 1 of Gilmore Girls, Season 2 of Fuller House, and Rogue One.
  • Events:
    • Bethany and Anna are hosting a #pussyhat making event in Seattle on January 7th 2017. This is to make hats to send to those marching in DC. On January 21st.
      • https://www.facebook.com/events/1908906026055881/
      • https://www.pussyhatproject.com/knit/
    • Bethany and Anna will be marching in the Women’s March in Seattle on January 21, 2017.
      • https://www.facebook.com/events/905054526294975/
    • #BSKPHAMILONG starts January 1 and runs through February 28. So find your Hamilton inspired knits and get read to cast on!
    • “When you help others…” charity crafting is an ongoing event.
    • Bethany and Anna will be attending Madrona in Tacoma, Washington February 16-19, 2017
    • Bethany will be attending Stitches West in Santa Clara, California February 23-26, 2017
  • Bethany and Anna discussed their favorite Christmas traditions.
  • They talked about what projects they finished in 2016 and set goals for 2017.
 
Bethany and Anna thank you for listening and wish you all a very Happy Holiday season and wonderful New Year!
 
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Fantastic Gifts and Where to Find Them! 

12/21/2016

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  • On the Needle:
    • Anna is working on a shawl for her mom for Christmas and a basic sock using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox Therapist.
    • Bethany is working on the “Shrowl” by Stephen West, a Christmas present in Malabrigio, and a toddler size “Happy Christmas Hat” by Terri Major
  • Off the Needles:
    • Bethany finished her “Happy Christmas Hat” by Terri Major and a “Mini-Mitts” ornament by Spilly Jane.
  • In Time Out:
    • Anna has moved her “Kelpie” shawl by Jerrod Flood into time out.
  • Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:
    • Anna is working on some Christmas gifts, a vest and handkerchiefs.
  • Knetflix and Knit:
    • Anna is watching “Chef’s Table” and Chef’s Table France” and some “Scrubs”
    • Bethany is watching “Gilmore Girls,” “The West Wing,” and “Gilmore Girls: A Year In the Life.” She saw “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and “Moana.”
  • Events:
    • #BSKPHAMILONG is running from Jan. 1-Feb. 28.
    • When You Help Others Charity/Knit A Long is on going!
    • Madrona Feb. 16-19, 2017 Tacoma, Washington
    • Stitches West Feb. 24-26, 2017 Santa Clara, California
  • List of Christmas Gifts for Knitters:
    • Swift and Ball Winder
    • Lotion: Bethany recommends the Vanilla Bean Noel Hand Cream from Bath and Body Works.
      • http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=52363376&sr=1&origkw=vanilla%20bean%20noel
    • Yarn Bowl: Bethany recommends the first one that appears on the Amazon search. But Etsy has some beautiful yarn bowls.
      • https://www.amazon.com/Yarn-Bowl-Valet-Unbreakable-Rubberized/dp/B018EOPU8K/ref=sr_1_4?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1482342850&sr=1-4&keywords=yarn+bowl
    • “Super Stitches Knitting: Essential Techniques Plus a Dictionary of More Than 300 Stitch Patterns.” By Karen Hemingway
      • https://www.amazon.com/Super-Stitches-Knitting-Essentials-Dictionary/dp/0823099571/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1482342954&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=super+stitches+stitch+dictionary
    • Journal for ideas, inspiration and modifications.
    • Knit themed mugs.
    • A massage.
    • A Plum Deluxe tea subscription or other fun teas or coffees.
      • http://www.plumdeluxe.com
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