In Episode 281, Greg and Pam discuss kittens, the post office, and fun stitch markers.
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NOTES
Greg’s Projects
- Greg continues working on the Mini Drama shawl pattern for the set of minis that he recently acquired. He’s almost done!
- Greg 3D-printed a yarn winder. He hasn’t tried it out yet.
Pam’s Projects
- Pam worked on a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks. She is using KnitPicks Psichidelica in the colorway Grounded.
- Pam worked on the Cloud Iridescence blanket by Kathyrn Bernard. She is using KnitPicks Mighty Stitch in fingering weight and several colors of mohair/alpaca silk yarns.
- Pam worked on Sun Salutation by Celia McAdam Cahill. She is using KnitPicks Gloss and Trailhead Yarns Cabot Trail.
- Pam worked on the Vortex Throw and Pillows by Lisa Gentry. She is using Plymouth Yarn Coffee Beanz.
- Pam mentioned Emotional Support Chickens. And the Anxiety Chicken.
- Pam cranked out a few more tubes (that she will turn into hats) on her Sentro Knitting Machine. Here are links for the things Pam uses:
- Sentro Machine
- Weights
- Digital Row Counter
- Adapter for Screwdriver
- Electric Screwdriver
- She also added a “bumper’ of a 1/4 foam around the inside above the screws (reach out if you have questions!)
Miscellaneous
- We talked about our love for Ann Tudor and her stitch markers. ❤️
- Greg talked about the YouTube video where you can watch Rocky from Project Hail Mary sleep.
- Greg went to the North Carolina Folk Festival. He enjoyed The Roots and Molly Tuttle.
- Greg chatted with Jamie Lomax on the Crits & Knits podcast. The video is on YouTube and Jamie’s segment starts at about 47:00.
- We mentioned Nordic Star Yarns Fiber Event Directory.
- Pam mentioned BallotPedia as a resource to prepare for voting in the midterms.
- Greg is growing jalapeños and made some Quick 10 Minute Pickled Jalapeños with his first harvest. He also talked about the chiltepíns that he’s growing.
- SAFF is coming up October 23-25. Greg is planning on going for a few hours on Friday.
- Some of our Denver area listeners are meeting to knit monthly. If you are in the area and want to join in, reach out to martaschmarta.
- Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits on Twitch.
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