Episode 101

FOs

• Somer
  • Knitting
    • Separate Ways by Joji Locatelli using Stunning String Studios Smashing Sock in “Rusty Gate,” “Spicy Mustard,” “Aqua Ice,” and “Dutch Coral”
    • Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder using Atomic Fiber Co. in “Hocus Pocus” – funny story about the bag
    • Swing Left socks by Megan Williams using Panorama Fiber Arts in “Heart of Texas”

• • Spinning
    • Into the Whirled Odds and Ends
    • Gritty Knits batts

Active WIPS

• Somer
  • Knitting

• • • Pay Day Socks by Leah Oakley using Destination Yarns in “Karachi”
    • Nightshift by Andrea Mowry using various handspun
    • Scrappy blankets

• • Spinning
    • Twin Mommy Creations 100% Domestic Top in “Medley”

• Katie
  • In the Light by Casey Day-Crosier (Tangerine Designs). Asymmetric shawl knit holding fingering weight double, that transitions/marls into the next color. Also, an applied border that becomes fringe. Using Plucky knitter in a dark navy teal blue, a variegated blue and purple, and a purple pink.
  • Yowza weigh it shawl #1 in Miss Babs yowza
  • Bargello Planter kit from Brooklyn Craft Company
  • Corner 2 corner crocheted blanket using Caron worsted weight in a dark purple

Casting on soon:

• Katie
  • Hipster shawl by Joji Locatelli using Plucky Knitter – either cozy in a purple
  • Tuft Wrap by Plucky knitter — will use crew (merino/cotton blend) in poppycock, cloud cap, and caramel kiss

Acquisitions

• Somer
  • Hobbledehoy battlings
  • Mint Rain yarn “Witching Hour”
  • Phat Fiber box “Witch’s Brew”
• Katie
  • Suburban Stitcher Pure Sock – gradient like set of blues – Navy, Float, 2am kisses, blueprint

In the Kitchen

• Butcher Box
• Skinnytaste One & Done

Reading & Watching

• Somer
  • Finished Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward
  • Finished Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver
  • Reading My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem
  • Watched Maniac on Netflix
• Katie
  • Finished  Sea Witch by Sarah Henning and Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand
  • Currently My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows, and Brodi Ashton
  • On my list to read: Fly Girls  by Keith O’Brien
  • Went to event with Sarah J. Maas, author of Throne of Glass series and A Court of Thorn and Roses series