CogKNITive--A Knitting + Psychology Podcast: Episode 140: Not the Podcast of Doom

I want to paint this!

Then I want to put it on fabric! And WEAR it!

This episode will upload July 29, 2023

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Everyone supporting CFR2023!

Readera on 911 calls: "One thing our local 911 always reminds me to put away any pets & unlock the front door. Very useful advice if you are calling from your home. ..

For anyone with a chronic illness I would recommend keeping a list of your conditions & medications esp if you have trouble speaking or remembering things when you would be calling 911 or when someone would be calling for you. A medical alert bracelet may be helpful too"

KnitOnePugTwo: "Instead of a class, what about 15-30 minute demo. This like darning socks, embroidery on knits, specific wheels or drop spindle"

Amystorm made it to Sierra Cottons and wools! Hurrah! Support our LYS!

Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 2023: it’s on for Saturday, November 11, 2023. 9 AM to 5 PM (event room hours).

Cost: $35 per adult attendee—PayPal to gemmadw AT yahoo.com not refundable

NEW: Last day, to pay attendance fee: September 1, 2023

Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott: 28523 Westinghouse Place Valencia, California 91355

+1 661-257-3220

Event Summary:

Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 2023

Start Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023

End Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Last Day to Book: Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Courtyard Santa Clarita Valencia for 169 USD - 179 USD per night

Book your group rate for Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 2023

Guests can also call the hotel directly, at (661) 257-3220, to have their reservations made under the 'Cogknitive Fiber Retreat' rate

Attendees so far:

1. OliveMavis/Jennifer-$

2. Lex--$

3.StephieJo—$

4. Kai H.--$

5. Estelle Acuna

6. Jenna I--$

7. Mary P.

8. Carrmal

9. Potchke-$

10. Maridee--$

11. Ariane G.-$

12. Gigi-$

13. Jasmin-$

14. 2009nissanaltima

15. Peachy-$

16. Smidjin -$

17. LeftyRebelKnitter--$

18. Redsknits—$

19. Goodstuff/Brenda C--$

20. Judy K.

21. Priscilla A.

22. Drew Kaitlin-$

23. Sustainablelivin--$

24. CherulSlover

25. Myladyirony--$

26. Glowingelegy-$

27. Ann McGee-$

28. Knitonepugtwo $

29.Amy storm—$

30. Celiakc

31. Jedimom $

32. Plexippa--$

33. Pamhogarth-$

34. Lisa marchbanks

35. --$

36. Heather campbell

37. Tracy DeFreitas

38. Kimmel--$

39. IzzyNov

40. MarjorieW

41. Lorkcreates

42. Elisegenevieve-$

43. Klynnaw/Karen

44. knittingpretty50

45. Vivascrapper-$

46. Vivascrapper daughter-$

47. Mary Tiffany—$

48. Loretta Loebs-$

49. Carmentrinidad-$

50. DyharKnitter/Diane Harris-$

Waitlist:

1. LittleFence/Monica

Vendors:

Lisa Souza Yarns --confirmed hotel!!

Oink Pigments—confirmed!

Tina’s Soaps

Lazersheep Yarns—confirmed!! AND is making us a show-special colorway!!

Alpenglow—confirmed! Thanks, Carrie!

And the Sea Glass colorway by Dizzy Blonde Studio! Per Brenda, who is designer GoodStuff:

"FYI, Laura, knottyla who is doing the Sea Glass colorway, and I are plotting to offer a custom shawl design that is inspired by the beautiful yarn.

We also have an idea to offer a bundle - yarn, pattern, and coordinating exclusive design project bag."

Mini skeins swap-- 25 g, about 100 yards, please.

Patterns to use:

1. Knit: Manic Panic cowl or scarf

2. Crochet: Calm Cowl--free on Ravelry!

3. Comprehensive List of Patterns to Use with Mini Skeins, Scraps & Yarn Calendar Set

4. What to do with...

5. Curious Handmade--minis

6. A Mermaid Darkly by Y. Dasher

7. Buggiflooer hat from Shetland Wool Week

8. Helix knitting technique from Purl Soho

Raffles

Mother Bear Project (official charity)=extra raffle tickets

Goody bags

Classes

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Lady Eleanor Shawl:

In Progress:

Stash toss 2023 (8 in versus 42 out)

Lanesplitter Skirt- -I’m done the straight-away--40 inches along--and turning to do those final decrease rows.

Pennsylvania Dutch embroidery--not yet

Minerva’s Meow Socks

More $3/yard fabrics coming.

My Favorite Resources:

Dyers:

LYS and supplies:

Webs for supplies

Sierra Cottons and Wools in Bishop, CA

The Altered Stitch in Valley Village, LA

The Knitting Tree in Airport-land, LA

Wool and Company

Latelier on Ventura

Alpaca Direct

Nice extras and Cool Stuff:

Alpenglow

Birch and Cider for custom leather tags on Etsy

Razzberries Studios on Etsy for chatelaine supplies

Dizzy Blondes:

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com

3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress

A fuzz ball of Minerva daily continues: 1 per day

Unboxing the new Nano—not yet

Strategy: check your ego before you speak or write/examine the pro’s and con’s

Fluffy Books:.

The Bridgerton books—sweetness of ordinary people with reasonable dialogue

Something I Really Like:

Scrappy Sock Knitting group on Facebook--info on great patterns for yarn scraps

Burton & Burton floral mugs—16 ounces at $16

Put a Lid on It:

Tea tastings: continue. Narrowing down the house blends, upcycling the tins. Tea en route. No more Lady Gray. Earl Gray variant: PD’s Gratitude blend. Black morning tea: Dilmah’s Ceylon

Herbals: PD’s pears and cinnamon blend and their watermelon mint. Rooibos teas: no choices yet

Snarky Teas—woman-owned—now reports that it also uses no sugar or added sweeteners

Blather:

Pupdate-- Captain and Queenie: working on Q’s indoor skills