Shownotes can be found on our blog at cogknitivepodcast.blogspot.com and also on our group on Ravelry.
Friday, December 29, 2023
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Episode 162: Not Our Average Christmas
This episode will upload December 30, 2023
Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.
I have a YouTube channel "Doctor Gemma". Flash tips (1 minute or less) around surviving the pandemic and longer strategy discussions.
Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, though, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.
I will NOT add you to any of my follower groups currently, due to robo-accounts. Please follow me here. You can contact me through our group on Ravelry or on this blog.
Warm Thanks :
All the kind people who sent supportive messages during my blitz of Covid!
Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 10 (2024): ALL INFO IS RIGHT HERE! It's the info thread on Ravelry.
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
Evolution Socks --first sock done!
In Progress:
Stash toss 2023 (38 in versus 84 out)
Romjul Sweater 2023: Knitting a folded neckline , courtesy of Biscotte Yarns
Superstition Sweater - finished the first sleeve.
200 FairIsle Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone
Alice Starmore’s Book of Fair Isle Knitting
Helpful video--Purl Soho on German Short Rows
150 Scandinavian Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone
Pennsylvania Dutch embroidery--not yet
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
Now working on gorgeous alpaca mix fluff from Dani!
Strategy: Holidays--reach out and refresh for Romjul
givebackbox.com--free--look up drop-off locations such as Kohl's
Planetaid.com--a $20 donation to print a label and drop off at USPS; east coast US--find a drop box
Fluffy Books: Sister Boniface on Netflix
Tea tastings: PD Advent Calendar!
Day 7: another winner, mainly because of the citrus freshness of the flavor.
Blather:
Covid! The awful last week of work before Romjul:
I tested positive Dec 19, hubs Dec 23; I was negative on Christmas, Hubs on Dec 27th.
Christmas and dog beds
\Daily House projects:
Gift wrapping
Puck lights
Door curtain
Seat blockers
Garage camera, walkways, and solar lights
Pupdate-- Captain and Queenie--nope. I came home to happy pets
Watercolors: Taking Andrea Nelson's teach-able class no updates
Hubsdate: Project "G" progress: oh no. Holiday boxes! The tree is decorated
Project T--the first journal of Europe—in small bits, and the second journal as a break. Nope.
Project cookbook! Staggering a bit, but 1 a day, including any recipe that I use as we go
Greenfingers report: winter garden, dreaming--ZZZZZZZ
Calendar:
Romjul: Dec 23--Jan 1, 2023-24
Yarnopoly and Second Saturday Stitchers—meet-ups on the 2nd Saturday of each month (usually)
CFR10—Courtyard by Marriott, Valencia on Sept 28, 2024.
And Minerva gets the last word:
I halped!
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
Latelier on Ventura
Nice extras and Cool Stuff:
Birch and Cider for custom leather tags on Etsy
Razzberries Studios on Etsy for chatelaine supplies
Busy Bees Fibers--now on their own indie site! hand-dyed wool, roving, and especially those measuring tape bracelets that I adore
Betty Jo's Corner--laser cut tools for your fiber-work
Luna Fairy Cat--People Jewelry, Yarn Jewelry, and Book Jewelry
Yank Your Yarn--Pop-Culture Inspired Snag-Free Stitch Markers
Nexus Knits--Providing a handmade link for families and home. Stitchmarkers!
Also at: http://nexusknits.com sales support children's charities!
Seeking Sanity--Knitting, and Crochet Supplies
Crocodile Crafting--creative stitch markers and earrings
Adventure Needlework--needleminders and stitch (embroidery) gifts
Cutieful Yarns on Australian Etsy
Monday, December 25, 2023
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Episode 161: Now More Evolved
This episode will upload December 23, 2023
Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.
I have a YouTube channel "Doctor Gemma". Flash tips (1 minute or less) around surviving the pandemic and longer strategy discussions.
Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, though, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.
I will NOT add you to any of my follower groups currently, due to robo-accounts. Please follow me here. You can contact me through our group on Ravelry or on this blog.
Warm Thanks :
Turbogal and others who have made kind comments about the Romjul sweater
Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 10 (2024): ALL INFO IS RIGHT HERE! It's the info thread on Ravelry.
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
In Progress:
Stash toss 2023 (38 in versus 82 out)
Romjul Sweater 2023: Knitting a folded neckline , courtesy of Biscotte Yarns
Superstition Sweater —On the first sleeve. Still.
200 FairIsle Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone
Alice Starmore’s Book of Fair Isle Knitting
Helpful video--Purl Soho on German Short Rows
150 Scandinavian Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone
Pennsylvania Dutch embroidery--not yet
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
Now working on gorgeous alpaca mix fluff from Dani!
Strategy: Holidays--rest and set boundaries
Fluffy Books: Sister Boniface on Netflix
A Newlyweds Guide by Dianne Freman
Something I Really Like:
Mug warmer--pretty lights, 3 settings, even heats candles
Put a Lid on It:
Tea tastings: PD Advent Calendar!
Day 4 :Really delightful--fine fragrance, very full flavored with strong apple taste.
Blather:
Evolution: wow. The AI controversy. Dan Siegel and community. Strikes and 14th floor life
Pupdate-- Captain and Queenie--nope. I came home to happy pets
Watercolors: Taking Andrea Nelson's teach-able class no updates
Hubsdate: Project "G" progress: oh no. Holiday boxes! The tree is decorated
Project T--the first journal of Europe—in small bits, and the second journal as a break. Nope.
Project cookbook! Staggering a bit, but 1 a day, including any recipe that I use as we go
Greenfingers report: winter garden, dreaming--ZZZZZZZ
Calendar:
Romjul: Dec 23--Jan 1, 2023-24
Yarnopoly and Second Saturday Stitchers—meet-ups on the 2nd Saturday of each month (usually)
CFR10—Courtyard by Marriott, Valencia on Sept 28, 2024.
And Minerva gets the last word: I HAD to eat the Christmas tree’s needles!
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
Latelier on Ventura
Nice extras and Cool Stuff:
Birch and Cider for custom leather tags on Etsy
Razzberries Studios on Etsy for chatelaine supplies
Busy Bees Fibers--now on their own indie site! hand-dyed wool, roving, and especially those measuring tape bracelets that I adore
Betty Jo's Corner--laser cut tools for your fiber-work
Luna Fairy Cat--People Jewelry, Yarn Jewelry, and Book Jewelry
Yank Your Yarn--Pop-Culture Inspired Snag-Free Stitch Markers
Nexus Knits--Providing a handmade link for families and home. Stitchmarkers!
Also at: http://nexusknits.com sales support children's charities!
Seeking Sanity--Knitting, and Crochet Supplies
Crocodile Crafting--creative stitch markers and earrings
Adventure Needlework--needleminders and stitch (embroidery) gifts
Cutieful Yarns on Australian Etsy
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