Twisted Stitches

GIVEAWAY

Check out the thread in our Ravelry group to enter the 50th episode giveaway.

Watching
Penny Dreadful
Arrival
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
Moana

Well Read
For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund
Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me by Mindy Kaling (audio)

Podcasts Mentioned
Inside Number 23
NH Knits

FO Show
Rainbow Rib Sock (no pattern) in Knit Picks Felici (Rainbow)
Get The Picture by Hanna Maciejewska in Malabrigo Merino Worsted (Teal Feather)
Thuy’s Get The Picture

Retail Therapy
Large project bag from Ewe Sew An Sew in Cotton + Steel Tokyo Train Ride fabric
Large project bag from Knit and Stitch Bits in Alice in Wonderland fabric
Turtlepurl Yarns in City Girl
Stitch Together Studio Fingering in My Little Pony
Andi Pandi Crafts Fingering in Purple Shmurple
Marigoldjen Fingering in Sidewalk Chalk

Queued
Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki
Killtocraft Podcast
Inside Number 23 Podcast - Harry Potter KAL

Giveaway
We are giving away 5 copies of the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by SoxTherapist on the Ravelry board. Please join the group and enter to win!

Sorry for the short episode. We had to cut it off early this week, but we’ll be back next time with all the usual segments. Thanks for listening!

Prisoner of Azkaban Scarf by Lauren Kent in Cascade 220 (8884 Burgundy) and Patons Classic Wool Worsted (Old Gold)
Thuy’s Prisoner of Azkaban Scarf
Vanilla Socks in Regia Design Line by Arne & Carlos (3653 Star Night)
Thuy’s Star Night Socks
Itty Bitty Bear Cubs by Carolyn Ingram in Sweetgeorgia Speed Demon (Fondant)
Thuy’s Itty Bitty Bear Cubs
deer with little antlers hat by tiny owl knits
Tiny Sheep! by Anna Hrachovec in Knit Picks Palette
Thuy’s Tiny Sheep

Queued
hopsalots by tiny owl knits
Simple Garter Stitch Slippers by handepande
Shore Cardigan by Carrie Bostick-Hoge
Tangerine Tights by Mel Clark
Tiny Snowmen by Anna Hrachovec

Retail Therapy
Awesome swap package from kristasknits!

• Knitted Wit Victory DK in Unicorn Farts
• Black Trillium Fibers Lilt Sock in Anenome
• Fiber Fetish Designs in 1 Night Stand
• An Afternoon To Remember Fine Tea and Gifts
• stitcher markers from Seattle Sky Dyeworks
• stitch markers from Churchmouse Yarns

Rhichard Devrieze from Raging Wool
Custom Socks by Kate Atherley

Events
Indie Design Gift-Along
The Indie Design Gift-A-Long is a 6 week long KAL/CAL of holiday gifts made from patterns designed by a rather extensive list of independent designers. From Thursday, November 19th at 8:00 pm US EST - Friday, November 27, 2015 at 11:59 pm US EST tons of indie designers will be discounting between 5 - 20 of their patterns 25% for this event. Use coupon code: giftalong2015.

Pajama Jammy Jam at Purlescence Yarns in Sunnyvale, CA
1 Year Podoversary!
Future event (Jan 2016) - Rainbow and Unicorns KAL! - stay tuned for more info #rainbowsandunicornskal

Giveaway
We are giving away one sock wedge bag from Sew For Ewe in the Walk in the Woods fabric. Please go to our Ravelry group, find the thread for the giveaway, and follow the prompt in the thread. Must be a member of the group and only one entry per person.

Reading
The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh
Dumplin' by Julie Murphy
The Friend Zone by Kristen Callihan
Winter by Marissa Meyer

Watching
Rosemary’s Baby
The Search for General Tso
Spectre
Great British Baking Show

Fuego Hat by Justyna Lorkowska in Malabrigo Merino Worsted (Fuschia)
Thuy’s Fuego Hat

Queued
Baby’s Friendly Whale (crochet) by Lily Sugar n Cream and bernat Design Studio
Baby Bunnies by Helen Fitzgerald
bunny patterns by Susan B Anderson
Debbie Bliss Toy Knits and Teddy Bears
Baaa-ble Hat by Donna Smith
Ondadolce Hat by Katrine Schubert

Retail Therapy
Drops Baby Alpaca Silk in Medium Grey and Purple Grey (purchased from Loveknitting.com)
Drops Fabel
Knitting Fresh Brioche by Nancy Marchant

Giveaway

This month we are giving away one sock wedge from Sew For Ewe in the Walk in the Woods fabric. Please go to our Ravelry group, find the thread for the giveaway, and follow the prompt in the thread. Must be a member of the group and only one entry per person.

Reading
When The Sea Is Rising Red by Cat Hellisen
Cold Cold Heart by Tami Hoag
Heartless by Gail Carriger
Cold Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas

Watching
Scream
Shaun of the Dead
Nightmare Before Christmas
The Office (U.S.) Halloween specials
Ghostbusters
Beetlejuice
The Shining
Rosemary’s Baby
Saw

White Noise

Happy November!

Scrollwork by Irina Dmitrieva in Manos del Uruguay Maxima (Sweet Potato)
Thuy’s Scrollwork

Barley by Tin Can Knits in Manos del Uruguay Maxima (Sweet Potato) and Malabrigo Merino Worsted (Polar Morn)
Thuy’s Baby Barley

Queued
North Street by Sarah H Arnold (fingering weight held double)
Bob & Weave by Susie White

Events
Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta - October 3-4, 2015 at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 North Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA
Yarnosphere - October 17-18, 2015 at the EXPO Art Center, 4321 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807
Collaboration event with The Flying Kettle and Anthony Casalena at The Altered Stitch - Saturday October 17, 2015

RECAP: Unwind Birthday Party with Lemonade Shop Yarns

Retail Therapy
The Lemonade Shop Simple Sock in Blue Fluffy Unicorn (Thuy & Kimberly) and Fairy Garden (Thuy)

Reading
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas
Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J Maas
The Queen by Tiffany Reisz
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
Armada by Ernest Cline (audiobook)

Watching
The Fall (Season 2)
Minority Report (TV)
Scream Queens
Attack on Titan (Pt 1)

Giveaway
Don't forget we are giving away 1 skein of Sunshine Yarns Ultraluxe Worsted in Tiger Lily. Please visit the Sunshine Yarns shop and then head over to our Ravelry group and find the giveaway thread. Tell us what Sunshine Yarn colorway is your favorite or tell us what you’d make with the skein of Tiger Lily. Full details will be in the Ravelry Group. Many thanks to Dani of Sunshine Yarns for this generous giveaway prize.

Thanks for listening!

We are giving away 1 skein of Sunshine Yarns Ultraluxe Worsted in Tiger Lily. Please visit the Sunshine Yarns shop and then head over to our Ravelry group, where we will open a giveaway thread. Tell us what Sunshine Yarn colorway is your favorite or tell us what you’d make with the skein of Tiger Lily. Full details will be in the Ravelry Group. Many thanks to Dani of Sunshine Yarns for this generous giveaway prize.

Events
Unwind Birthday Party on Sept 18, 2015 5 - 7pm with Lemonade Shop Yarns
Knitty.com fundraiser on Patreon (ongoing)

Reading
The Weight of Feathers by Anna-Marie McLemore
Yes, Please by Amy Poehler (audiobook)
Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs

Watching
Psych
Parks & Recreation
30 Rock
Terminator Genysis
The Office
Hannibal

Happy knitting!

pic from Ewe Sew An Sew

This month’s giveaway sponsor is Ewe Sew An Sew. For the month of June, we will have a giveaway running for one of the large project bags in a yellow and green floral and bird print (similar to the bag shown here). Please see our Ravelry group for the giveaway thread and the rules for entering. A winner will be picked at the end of June/beginning of July.

Ewe Sew An Sew is also offering a fantastic discount code to Twisted Stitches listeners. Use code TWISTED10 in the Etsy shop for 10% off your entire order through the month of June.

WIP IT

This month’s giveaway sponsor is Ewe Sew An Sew. For the month of June, we will have a giveaway running for one of the large project bags in a yellow and green floral and bird print (similar to the bag shown here). Please see our Ravelry group for the giveaway thread and the rules for entering. A winner will be picked at the end of June/beginning of July.

photo from ewe sew an sew

Ewe Sew An Sew is also offering a fantastic discount code to Twisted Stitches listeners. Use code TWISTED10 in the Etsy shop for 10% off your entire order through the month of June.

WIP IT

Moderne Baby Blanket by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne in Madelinetosh DK (Golden Hickory, Citrus, Lettuce Leaf, Candlewick)
Gothic Revival Shawl by Suzy Crancer in Noro Silk Garden Sock (Rainbow Black - S211)

• Youtube video on how to YO at the beginning of a row - https://youtu.be/LlSBeXLegPY

Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder in Koigu KPPPM (P539)
Springtime Bandit by Kate Gagnon Osborn in Malabrigo Silky Merino (Madre Perl) - US 6

FO Show

Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner (aka orangeknits) in Shibui Knits Sock (Spectrum) #rosecityrollerskal
Thuy’s Rose City Rollers

Queued
Boneyard Shawl by Stephen West

Retail Therapy

Nomadic Yarns Brit Sock in Sharknado
Nomadic Yarns medium project back in Sharknado
Nomadic Yarns sock club in Rainbow Shark
Caterpillar Green Yarns Shawl Stripes in Concrete and Tulips

Knitty News
Thuy and Kimberly discuss the awesome new bundling feature for favorites on Ravelry. Have you tried it yet?

Sew What

2 zippered wedge bags using this tutorial by noodlehead using Batman and Adventure Time fabric
WIP needle holders based on the needle holder tutorial from The Nome Knitter

Jibber Jabber
Kimberly and Thuy do a check in for their 2015 goals.

Reading
Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas
All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (audiobook)
Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh

Watching
San Andreas
Far From The Madding Crowd
Jurassic World

Moderne Baby Blanket by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne in Madelinetosh DK (Golden Hickory, Citrus, Lettuce Leaf, Candlewick)
Different Breeze by Sachiko Uemura in All Things Heather Handpainted Superwash Merino (Mermaid)
Gothic Revival Shawl by Suzy Crancer in Noro Silk Garden Sock (Rainbow Black - S211)

Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner (aka orangeknits) in Shibui Knits Sock (Spectrum)
Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder in Koigu KPPPM (P539)
Crested Wave Baby Blanket by Shirley MacNulty in Hobby Love I Love This Cotton! (Aqua Ombre)


FO Show

Chevron Baby Blanket by espace tricot in Cascade 220 Superwash Aran (white [871], grey [1946] and yellow)
Kimberly’s Chevron Baby Blanket
Barley by Tin Can Knits in Malabrigo Arroyo (Lotus)
Thuy’s Barley

Retail Therapy

Woodland Animal Bag by YarnTasia
Medium Running Horses bag by The Silver Shed USA
2 skeins Auraucania Huasco in 11 (Thuy’s stash)
Dotted Rays by Stephen West
Knitters Pride Karbonz DPN in 2.0 mm (US 0)

Review + Giveaway

This month’s giveaway sponsor is Ewe Sew An Sew - herding your projects one bag at a time. This week Thuy reviews the medium bag and we have a giveaway for one of the large project bags in a yellow and green floral and bird print (similar to the bag shown here). Please see our Ravelry group for the giveaway thread and the rules for entering. A winner will be picked at the end of June/beginning of July.

Ewe Sew An Sew is also offering a fantastic discount code to Twisted Stitches listeners. Use code TWISTED10 in the Etsy shop for 10% off your entire order through the month of June.

Sew What

Rainbow Brite Bag of Doom and Tears

Reading
Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas
The Sculptor by Scott McCloud
Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt
Mosquitoland by David Arnold
Fat Girl Walking by Brittany Gibbons
Bloodlines series by Richelle Mead (spinoff of Vampire Academy)

Watching
Her
Mad Max: Fury Road (article about Nicholas Hoult knitting)
iZombie (theme song is “I’m Already Dead” by Deadboy & the Elephantmen - Youtube video)
Between (Netflix)
Bob’s Burgers

Special thanks to Ewe Sew An Sew and to our friend Crystal for joining us. You can find Crystal online at Books Unbound and on Instagram as @booksunbound.