2 Knit Lit Chicks

Recorded on June 23, 2021 Book Talk starts at: 23:40 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   Our annual Mother Bear KAL has started!       Any Mother Bear that you have knit or crocheted in 2021 is eligible to post in our FO Thread.  One post per bear please. Please see all the rules and participate in the Chatter Thread. #2021MBKAL2KL Let's turn out a record number of bears!       Barb's Koko Bean Hat   KNITTING   Barb finished: Mother Bears #239 & #240 Koko Bean Hat by JudithMarieKnits, using random worsted scrap yarn   Tracie finished: Mother Bears 248 - 251 Barb is working on: The Capitol hat by Hinterm Stein, using Baah Platinum in the Misty colorway Pioneer Braid Scarf by Catherine Ryan using Elegant Yarns Kaleidoscope in the 27 colorway Vanilla socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock in the Concrete Sunset colorway Barb has cast on: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts Anker's Summe

Recorded on June 6, 2021 Book Talk starts at:  Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here Our Anything But Wool KAL has ended - 142 FOs!  Good job, everyone!  We will announce the prize winners in at the end of this podcast! Our annual Mother Bear KAL has started!     Any Mother Bear that you have knit or crocheted in 2021 is eligible to post in our FO Thread.  One post per bear please. Please see all the rules and participate in the Chatter Thread. #2021MBKAL2KL Let's turn out a record number of bears!   KNITTING Barb finished: Mother Bears #237 & #238 Bankhead Hat #15 One Splendid Skein shawl by Fredi Baker, using Hedgehog Fibers Sock in the Budgie colorway Purl Strings tee by Heidi Kirrmaier, using Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton (Skinny) in the Sprout colorway Snow Day hat by Jerry Burch using Noro Furisode in 23 colorway Gnot Just Another Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira Tracie finished: Mother Bears 240-247 Gnot Another Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira

Recorded on May 12, 2021 Book Talk starts at 30:15 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here Our Anything But Wool KAL has ended - 142 FOs!  Good job, everyone!  We will announce the prize winners in Episode 226. Up next, Mother Bear KAL!   The FO thread will be open June 1 -September 1, but any bear made in 2021 is eligible.  Join the chatter here. The winner of The Office project bag by Tracie is announced at the end of this episode. Knitting Barb finished: Chunky Cabled Hat by by Christy Kay Morse, using Noro Furisode in 23 colorway. Snow Day hat by Jerry Burch, using Noro Furisode in 23 colorway Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Malabrigo Rios in the Solis colorway. Mother Bear # 236 Tracie finished: Color Stacking Cowl by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic in the Mossy Place colorway Mother Bears 229 and 232-238 Confetti by Veera Välimäki in Kellbourne Woolens Mojave - Sky Blue Barb had a request from a listener to talk in detail about how

Recorded on April 27, 2021 Book Talk starts at 29:49 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   There are a few weeks left in our Anything-But-Wool KAL!  From You have until May 15 to complete a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic!  Join our very active chatter thread here, and post your FOs here.   Stay tuned to the end to find out if you won the Abington Mitts pattern by Jennifer Lassonde!   Giveaway for fans of The Office!  Tracie has made an The Office-themed project bag to give away.  Post in the giveaway thread telling us what your favorite episode is and why.  The thread will close May 15.   Andrew of the Fruity Knits podcast has passed away due a brain tumor.  The podcast was the family’s only source of income, so please help if you can.   How to contribute to Fruity Knitting:   https://fruityknitting.com/contribute/KNITTING   KNITTING Tracie finished Tuli

Recorded on April 7, 2021 Book Talk starts at: 35:50 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here Our Anything-But-Wool KAL is ongoing!  From February 15 to May 15, knit or crochet a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic!  Join our very active chatter thread here, and post your FOs here. Would you like to win a copy of the Abington Mitts by BostonJen? This lovely pattern is designed for DK weight yarn and would be a beautiful addition to anyone’s winter wardrobe.  Post on the giveaway thread to be entered to win! New Giveaway for fans of The Office!  Tracie has made an The Office-themed project bag to give away.  Post in the giveaway thread telling us what your favorite episode is and why.  The thread will close May 15. KNITTING Barb has finished: Mother Bear #235 Tracie has finished 1.  Sea Turtle by Galina Fedtchenko in ArtFibers Houdini Barb has frogged:

Book Talk starts at 41:25 Recorded March 22, 2021   Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   Our Anything-But-Wool KAL is ongoing!  From February 15 to May 15, knit or crochet a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic!  Join our very active chatter thread here, and post your FOs here.   Would you like to win a copy of the Abington Mitts by BostonJen? This lovely pattern is designed for DK weight yarn and would be a beautiful addition to anyone’s winter wardrobe.  Post on the giveaway thread to be entered to win!   KNITTING   Barb has finished: Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Luxury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, and Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Twist Sock, in the Ocean and the Magenta colorways Vindaloo Shawl by Melissa Schoschwary, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted in the Winter Sky colorway Mother Bear #234

Recorded on March 3, 2021 Book Talk starts at 36:43 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here Announcing our Anything-But-Wool KAL!  From February 15 to May 15, knit or crochet a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic!  Join our very active chatter thread here, and post your FOs here. Our friend Fredi Baker has released the latest pattern in her one-skein shawl series!  The One Splendid Shawl is now available on Ravelry, and we have 3 copies to giveaway.  Post here to be entered to win. Would you like to win a copy of the Abington Mitts by BostonJen? This lovely pattern is designed for DK weight yarn and would be a beautiful addition to anyone’s winter wardrobe.  Post on the giveaway thread to be entered to win! KNITTING Barb has finished Hearten Cowl by Helen Stewart, using random mini skeins and Knit Picks Palette from my stash Heart Scarf by Jacques Cartier Clothi

Recorded on February 15, 2021 Book talk starts at 25:00 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here Announcing our Anything-But-Wool KAL!  From February 15 to May 15, knit or crochet a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic!  The chatter thread has opened here.     Katy H. Carroll aka Katinka Designs will be hosting a KAL for her cowl designs!  Use the promo code COWLABUNGA to receive 50% off any of her cowl designs for the next few weeks, and then plan to knit along in March.  Check out Katy's cowl designs here, and look for details in her Ravelry group here.     Our friend Fredi Baker has released the latest pattern in her one-skein shawl series!  The One Splendid Shawl is now available on Ravelry, and we have 3 copies to giveaway.  Post here to be entered to win.   KNITTING Barb has finished:   1.  Mother Bear #233 2.  Ran House Book Hat by Jennifer Lassond

Recorded on January 28, 2021 Book Talk starts at 23:29 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here Our Fall Sweater KAL has ended - listen to the end of the episode to find out if you are a prize winner! Announcing our Anything-But-Wool KAL!  From February 15 to May 15, knit or crochet a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic!  The chatter thread has opened here. KNITTING Barb has finished: Multidirectional Scarf #10 by Karen Baumer using a Caron Cake Create Your Own Adventure shawl by Fredi Baker, using an Invictus Yarns Beyond kit bought at Stitches 2019. Tracie has finished Vanilla socks in Western Sky Knits Smooth Sock in Concrete Sunset Scintillation by Hunter Hammersen - just playing with this, making stars in different yarns and sizes Barb continues to work on: Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla co

Recorded on 1/13/2021 Book Talk starts at 34:34   The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL runs until January 15!  This episode was recorded on January 13th, so please plan on listening to Episode 219 to find out if you won a prize!   The Chicks are mulling over ideas for our next knit-along...stay tuned!   Virtual get-together via  Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   KNITTING       Barb has finished: 1.  Dalki hat by Gillian Harkness, using leftover yarn from a Caron Cake 2.  Mother Bear #232       Tracie has finished: 1.  Moon of My Life pullover by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne in Invictus Yarns Reward in the Christmas Chaos colorway, and Serendipidye Silken Sock in the Papaya colorway       Barb has frogged: Moondrip Swoncho by Dragon Hoard Designs, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean colorways     Barb continues to work on: 1.  Multidirectional Scarf #9 by Karen Baumer, using a Caron Cake

Recorded on December 28, 2020 Book Talk starts at 31:50 The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL runs until January 15!  You can find all the details here.   Virtual get-together via  Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   KNITTING   Barb finished: Frosted Leaves Cowl by Amitola Grande, using a Premier Sweet Roll. Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho, using Jojoland Tonic in the Gray colorway Vanilla Socks using Scholler and Stahl Fortissima Socka Mexiko Color Working on: ADVENTure Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira, using a mini skein set I bought from Jimmy Beans   Tracie has finished: ADVENTure Gnome MKAL in sparkly yarns The Child - A Knit Plushie by Ashley Collings Neckwarmer in Euro Baby Kaleidescope   Barb continues to work on: Multidirectional Scarf #9 by Karen Baumer, using a Caron Cake Moondrip Swoncho by Dragon Hoard Designs, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean color ways Create Your Own Adve

Recorded on December 14, 2020 Book Talk begins at 33:30 The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing until January 15, 2021.  You can find all the details here.  Need some ideas?  Check out our BUNDLES!

Recorded on November 29, 2020 Book Talk starts at 32:41 The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing until January 15, 2021.  You can find all the details here.  Need some ideas?  Check out our BUNDLES!

Recorded on November 11, 2020 Book Talk starts at 32:45

Recorded on October 29, 2020 Book Talk starts at 32:00 The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has officially started!  You can find all the details here.  Need some ideas?  Check out our BUNDLES!

Thursday, October 15, 2020 If you are an American citizen, PLEASE VOTE!   Are you registered to vote?  You can check your voter registration HERE.   The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has officially started!  You can find all the details here.  Need some ideas?  Check out our BUNDLES!

So sorry for all the barking dogs in the background of this episode! Recorded on Monday, September 27, 2020 Book talk starts at 17:50   The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has officially started!  You can find all the details here.  Need some ideas?  Check out our BUNDLES!

Recorded on September 15, 2020 Book Talk starts at 28:05 The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has officially started!  You can find all the details here.  Need some ideas?  Check out our BUNDLES!

Recorded on August 27, 2020 Book Talk starts at 19:25   Our Mother Bear KAL is almost over!  Please join the discussion in the 2020 Mother Bear KAL Chatter Thread and post your finished bears in the Mother Bear FOs Thread by September 1.   Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   Tracie and Barb support the Black Lives Matter movement and encourage you to add your voice to the fight for racial justice and police reform and demilitarization.  Please donate if you can: Black Lives Matter Southern Poverty Law Center NAACP Legal Defense Fund ACLU    KNITTING Barb finished Mother Bears 222 through 224 Nice to Gnome You MKAL by Sarah Schira, using a kit from Leading Men Fiber Arts Bull & Braids hat by Cheryl Breckerich, using Cascade Elysian in the Crimson colorway    Tracie finished Nice to Gnome You MKAL by Sarah Schira in Marianated Yarns, Duren Dyeworks, Greenwood Fiber Works, and Cascade 220 Superwash Sport emPower People cowl by Casapinka in purple fingering weight scrap

Recorded on August 15, 2020 Book Talk starts at 23:36 Recorded August 13, 2020 Our Mother Bear KAL runs until September 1, 2020.  Please join the discussion in the 2020 Mother Bear KAL Chatter Thread and post your finished bears in the Mother Bear FOs Thread Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   Tracie and Barb support the Black Lives Matter movement and encourage you to add your voice to the fight for racial justice and police reform and demilitarization.  Please donate if you can: Black Lives Matter Southern Poverty Law Center NAACP Legal Defense Fund ACLU    KNITTING Tracie has finished Penny’s Bandana Cowl by Adrian Gergler in Baah La Jolla and Forbidden Fiber Pride - for Posy Doggie Poo Bag Pouch by Kathy Glaes in Malabrigo Sock Light of Love That’s My Jam by Steve Fegert in Leading Men Fiber Arts Monologue in London Fog and LunaPurl Una Merino Mini Skeins in Drops of Jupiter   Barb has finished: Mother Bears 218-221 Etude cardigan by Ririko, using Aussie Soxxi Stil