Episode 61 — You Are The Boss

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In Episode 61, Greg and Pam discuss baseball, birthdays and being the boss. They also review Leaflet #12 from Elizabeth Zimmermann’s “The Opinionated Knitter.”

Special thanks to way2knitgrace for this episode’s introduction!

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Notes

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Greg’s Projects
  • Greg started and finished his Wizarding Legacy scarf in Nerd Girl Yarn. It’s a birthday present for Blueberry. (project page)
  • Greg has also been knitting prototypes for future designs.
Pam’s Projects
FiberCrafty
  • Sarah is based in Georgia and owns The Artful Princess. She project bags for all your favorite fandoms and lots of stitch markers, too!
  • The weekly FiberCrafty newsletter always has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it’s good. You should subscribe.
The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link)
  • We discussed Leaflet #12, pages 66-71 featuring the V-Necked Aran Cardigan. Next up, Leaflet #13, pages 72-75.
  • Here is the hat with all 3 patterns on it.
Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events
  • Don’t forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it!
Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us
Miscellaneous
  • Greg attended his local Stitch N’ Pitch. Stitch N’ Pitch looks like it used to be sponsored by TNNA, but google results now take it to a “page not found”. If you search for Stitch N’ Pitch you may be able to find an event near you.
  • Pam talked about a new book she got called Bead Crochet Jewelry.
  • Greg used the Clasp Weft Join in his Wizarding Legacy Scarf. Pam forgot to mention it but she is using it also in the Mash It Up hat.
  • Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Podcast is called StarTalk. The episode with George Takei was about the Star Trek Legacy.
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