Geek Girl Crafts Podcast: February 2016

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Episode 90: Con Intense

In this episode, the girls geek out about their February Cons -- GallifreyOne and Stitches West. Jade talks about the events at GallifreyOne, then Jade & Sandy talk about the things they saw (and bought) at Stitches West 2016. They wrap up the episode with their in-progress knitting projects

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GallifreyOne --

Jade gives a con report of GallifreyOne 2016, including some of the panels where she helped present, the costumes seen, and the guests.

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Con Report Stitches West 2016

Podcast host meetup. Jade met a lot of cool podcast hosts

Twinset Jan
Knitting Butterflies
Downcellar studios

Knitted Knockers Design Project - Knittedknockers.org
Notable Points:

Slipped Stitch Studios - amazing geek based accessories for the Geeky Knitter
Stephen & Steven -- amazing fashion sense in their designs

What did we get?

Jade

Yarn on the House yarns - enough for a sweater.

Miss Babs - sweater yarn & 2 skeins of SOJORN (cashmere & silk)

Abstract Fibers - sock yarn

White Cellar Self striping Yarn

MUG

Sandy

six pairs of Norwegian-style (and actually made in Norway!) clasp buttons for the Fjallsippa sweater.

Yarn from the Verdant Griffon: Skein of Bugga in Along the Nile, Skein of Skinny Bugga in Prince Charming’s Trousers, skein of Mithril in Straw into Gold

Signed copy (and a nice chat): New Lace Knitting by Romi Hill. I WANT TO KNIT THE WHOLE DAMN BOOK. You bet I’m reviewing this. She was also selling the much-admired Pleiades and Muse shawl patterns for half off, I picked up Melpomene.

The Forest Weave sweater pattern by Yumiko Alexander of Dan Doh. (which I asked about the meaning in Japanese-- it means “warm earth”). This is a really texturally interesting cabled-sideways piece and she makes it in plant fiber, which is always welcome to my too-warm self.

Photos of my adventures are on the geekgirlcrafts twitter feed.

Finished Objects

Sandy

Baby socks out of worsted weight for Afghans for Afghans

Did a quick pair of Faraway Baby socks in worsted weight Wool of the Andes for Afghans 4 Afghans, colorway Jalapeno. This was mostly done to show a friend how to shortrow in less than five minutes. If you have to show someone how to shortrow in an emergency, this might be the pattern to use.

Jade

Nada…..

WIPs

Jade

Pattern: GAP-tastic cowl

Yarn: Eco Wool in Ecru -- left overs from the Hemlock Blanket by Jared Flood

Modifications -- Double moss stitch instead of the single moss stitch.

Notes: Working on it during down times while playing video games.

Sandy

Done with the body and one sleeve of a Gramps sweater by Tin Can Knits, size toddler, in Miss Babs Yowza, colorway Smurf and Turf, and some dark purple contrast yarn.

A trawl through my button box yielded the perfect blue buttons

Jade

Pattern: Vanilla Socks

Yarn: Regia 4 color

Notes: Finished 1st sock. Still need to finish the second. BROKE another set of needles.

Sandy

Work and gaming knitting: vanilla socks for Eric in a very old skein of yarn-- Brunswick Nylamb in the color Cranberry.

Done with first heel flap, pretty darn close to done on second.

Jade

Pattern: My own design. Colors & Lace? Unsure name yet

Yarn: Miss Babs Soujourn -- colorway: Pretty Reckless & Natural.

Notes: HAD to cast on something. Enough for a cowl. Ended up designing myself.

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Episode 89: Fire Monkey

In this episode, the girls talk about their missing month of January, and squee about some of their favorite geeky things thus far. Then, they catch up on their making and crafting projects.

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Events 2016

Feb - Gallifery One in LA. Confirmed guests: Sir John Hurt and Michelle Gomez. http://www.gallifreyone.com/

Dundracon 40: San Ramon Mariott February 12-15, 2016, HOTEL IS FULL, last day for prereg prices 1/31. Sandy is helping with the karaoke event again this year-- proposed theme: Princes of the Universe

Stitches West: FEB. 18-21, 2016

March - Silicon Valley Comic Con March 18-20 http://svcomiccon.com

Moments of Squee

For this part of the show, the girls squee about:

Agent Carter season 2
The Expanse -- a science fiction t.v series based on a series of novels
Supergirl series, including a potential Flash and Supergirl crossover!
Novelization of The Force Awakens by Alan Dean Foster
The anime, Pumpkin Scissors, on Hulu and as a manga

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Charity Knitting

Afghans for Afghans is back! Accepting hats, socks and mittens for a range of ages and sizes! Please read the rules for how to create and donate carefully! http://www.afghansforafghans.org/currentcampaign.html
25000 Tuques

Fiber Optics

Finished Objects

Sandy

Pattern: Fjallsippa

Yarn: everything worsted in my stash, drop shoulder sweater-generator pattern, cut into a steeked cardigan with a Norwegian colorwork design

Buying buttons/clasps for it at Stitches

Jade

Pattern: Vanilla Fingerless glove pattern

Yarn: “Asia” -- Super Sock Abstract Fibers

Sandy

DONE knitting the Maple Leaf Knit Shawl by Natalia @ Elfmoda, as part of a December KAL. Mine is in Malabrigo Sock, color Fresco y Seco, a stunning emerald green.

I’ll be wearing this to Stitches West

Jade

Pattern: (MINE) Slouchy Hat with Ribbon

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran: Merino, Nylon, Cashmere

Notes:

Jade

Pattern: Vanilla socks

Yarn: Asia -- Super Sock Abstract Fibers

Jade

Pattern: Leftie by Martina Behm

Yarn: Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply

Notes: Not as big as Jade wanted as she ran out of yar. She added a crochet border edge.

WIPs

Jade

Pattern: GAP-tastic cowl

Yarn: Eco Wool in Ecru -- left overs from the Hemlock Blanket by Jared Flood

Modifications -- Double moss stitch instead of the single moss stitch.

Sandy

Started a Gramps baby sweater by Tin Can Knits for mysmall friend Sprocket, aged 2-4 size, it’s in Miss Babs Yowza Whatta Skein, colorway Smurf and Turf, and I’m adding a dark purple contrast color throughout. This sweater is so appealing I am kind of tempted to make a big one for moi someday.

I NEED TO THINK ABOUT BUTTONS! YAY

Jade

Pattern: Vanilla Socks

Yarn: Regia 4 color

Sandy

Work and gaming knitting: vanilla socks for Eric in a very old skein of yarn-- Brunswick Nylamb in the color Cranberry.

Heelflap time! Do you use a special heel stitch? I do-- here’s my favorite, from Knitting Daily.

Eye of Partridge Stitch (version for heels)

Row 1: (Right side) * Sl1, K1, repeat across, ending with K1.

Row 2 and all even rows: Sl1, purl across row.

Row 3: Sl2, K1, Sl1,* repeat across row ending with K2.

Row 4: Repeat Row 2.

Jade

Pattern: Vitruvia - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vitruvia-vest-and-cardigan

Yarn: Colinette Jitterbug. Leaf Velvet. FINGERING WEIGHT

Progress: This was Jade’s trip knitting in the car. Slow progress but oh, so pretty. She’s two repeats of the cable pattern on the back.

Sandy

Close to finishing the Apres Surf Hoodie-- working on the hood, which is arguably the most important part. This one’s taking a back seat because KNITTING FOR BABIES IS THE FUNNEST WHEEEEE

Finished Objects
Sandy	Baby socks out of worsted weight for Afghans for Afghans Did a quick pair of Faraway Baby socks in worsted weight Wool of the Andes for Afghans 4 Afghans, colorway Jalapeno. This was mostly done to show a friend how to shortrow in less than five minutes. If you have to show someone how to shortrow in an emergency, this might be the pattern to use.
Jade	Nada…..
WIPs
Jade	Pattern: GAP-tastic cowl Yarn: Eco Wool in Ecru -- left overs from the Hemlock Blanket by Jared Flood Modifications -- Double moss stitch instead of the single moss stitch. Notes: Working on it during down times while playing video games.
Sandy	Done with the body and one sleeve of a Gramps sweater by Tin Can Knits, size toddler, in Miss Babs Yowza, colorway Smurf and Turf, and some dark purple contrast yarn. A trawl through my button box yielded the perfect blue buttons
Jade	Pattern: Vanilla Socks Yarn: Regia 4 color Notes: Finished 1st sock. Still need to finish the second. BROKE another set of needles.
Sandy	Work and gaming knitting: vanilla socks for Eric in a very old skein of yarn-- Brunswick Nylamb in the color Cranberry. Done with first heel flap, pretty darn close to done on second.
Jade	Pattern: My own design. Colors & Lace? Unsure name yet Yarn: Miss Babs Soujourn -- colorway: Pretty Reckless & Natural. Notes: HAD to cast on something. Enough for a cowl. Ended up designing myself.

Finished Objects
Sandy	Pattern: Fjallsippa Yarn: everything worsted in my stash, drop shoulder sweater-generator pattern, cut into a steeked cardigan with a Norwegian colorwork design Buying buttons/clasps for it at Stitches
Jade	Pattern: Vanilla Fingerless glove pattern Yarn: “Asia” -- Super Sock Abstract Fibers
Sandy	DONE knitting the Maple Leaf Knit Shawl by Natalia @ Elfmoda, as part of a December KAL. Mine is in Malabrigo Sock, color Fresco y Seco, a stunning emerald green. I’ll be wearing this to Stitches West
Jade	Pattern: (MINE) Slouchy Hat with Ribbon Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran: Merino, Nylon, Cashmere Notes:
Jade	Pattern: Vanilla socks Yarn: Asia -- Super Sock Abstract Fibers
Jade	Pattern: Leftie by Martina Behm Yarn: Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply Notes: Not as big as Jade wanted as she ran out of yar. She added a crochet border edge.
WIPs
Jade	Pattern: GAP-tastic cowl Yarn: Eco Wool in Ecru -- left overs from the Hemlock Blanket by Jared Flood Modifications -- Double moss stitch instead of the single moss stitch.
Sandy	Started a Gramps baby sweater by Tin Can Knits for mysmall friend Sprocket, aged 2-4 size, it’s in Miss Babs Yowza Whatta Skein, colorway Smurf and Turf, and I’m adding a dark purple contrast color throughout. This sweater is so appealing I am kind of tempted to make a big one for moi someday. I NEED TO THINK ABOUT BUTTONS! YAY
Jade	Pattern: Vanilla Socks Yarn: Regia 4 color
Sandy	Work and gaming knitting: vanilla socks for Eric in a very old skein of yarn-- Brunswick Nylamb in the color Cranberry. Heelflap time! Do you use a special heel stitch? I do-- here’s my favorite, from Knitting Daily. Eye of Partridge Stitch (version for heels) Row 1: (Right side) * Sl1, K1, repeat across, ending with K1. Row 2 and all even rows: Sl1, purl across row. Row 3: Sl2, K1, Sl1,* repeat across row ending with K2. Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Jade	Pattern: Vitruvia - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vitruvia-vest-and-cardigan Yarn: Colinette Jitterbug. Leaf Velvet. FINGERING WEIGHT Progress: This was Jade’s trip knitting in the car. Slow progress but oh, so pretty. She’s two repeats of the cable pattern on the back.
Sandy	Close to finishing the Apres Surf Hoodie-- working on the hood, which is arguably the most important part. This one’s taking a back seat because KNITTING FOR BABIES IS THE FUNNEST WHEEEEE