Podcast Episode 1 – Welcome!

Show Notes for Episode 1: Welcome!

For this episode we were settled together on a couch and trying to throw ourselves boldly into the process. We start out a bit nervous, but get going after a bit.

Direct link to Libsyn player.

Introductions:

Katie: Rora114 on Ravelry and Instagram. She and her husband live in a small condo with a fat cat, usually referred to online as OrcaKitty. She works for a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits get stronger. She’s passionate about knitting, a passable crocheter, and a new weaver. –

Sarah: PrairiePoppins on Ravelry, Imagined Landscapes on Instagram.   She’s homeschooled both of her kids since the beginning but is very nearly done. She designs knitting patterns and teaches at a LYS called Knit 2 Scrap 2. Married to a university librarian from Germany and we have 2 teens. Soccer is a big part of our lives.

 

Destination achieved (FOs)

Sarah:

• Travelling Landscapes Project Shawl – a design while travelling, soon to be published. Read about my challenge here
• Mitred Squares Coaster – sample for LYS class on join-as-you-go blanket squares

Katie:

• Raiun – an open-front cardigan with elbow length sleeves, and funky detail in the back
• Sommer Sleeveless Top – cotton/linen tank top
• Jolly Roger Shawl – skull lace (Don’t try knitting it while watching the Hush episode of Buffy!!)

 

Are we there yet?  (WIPs)

Sarah:

• Birthday socks for my son
• Sock yarn scrap blanket – hat tip to PrairieGirl Danie from Prairie Girls Knit and Spin

Katie:

• Fog and Whisper – open-front cardi

 

What’s on the Horizon (Imaginary Knitting and/or Planning)

Sarah:

• Unwind Yarns accessory set in La Grande Jatte
• Thotful Spot Hand Warmer samples

Katie:  

• Never-ending sock yarn blanket
• Baby sweater for cousin’s baby
• Woven blanket for other cousin’s baby (stash dependent)
• Two-at-a-time toe-up socks – we mention Rose City Rollers, but those are cuff-down

 

Off the knitted path (non-yarn things)

• Ghostbusters
• Star Trek: Beyond
• We also briefly mention Witch Hunt, Clerks, Avengers movies, Antman
• Yarn housekeeping: Sarah’s going to organize her yarn and do a “stash census” of her physical stash compared to her Ravelry stash
• Sarah’s training for a half marathon this fall

 

Come join us in the Imagined Landscapes Ravelry group!