Thursday 29 November 2012

Episode 14 - In Which Damaris Yawns Alot & There's Pumpkins (iTunes)

Geeky Girls Knit ~ a Mamma/Daughter video podcast for fans of all things knitting & geeky ~*~ Show Notes and Find out more on our website http://geekygirlsknit.blogspot.com/

Wednesday 28 November 2012

Episode 14 - In Which Damaris Yawns Alot & There's Pumpkins



Show Notes:

On the Needles -
Damaris -
~Joan H. Watson, Army Woman (aka Susie Rogers' Reading Mitts) on US5 (3.75mm), Pagewood Farm U-Knitted Nations Swagger Light in Army Girl colorway

C.C. -
~Flippy the Bat Times Two on US7 (4.5mm), Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 in Lilac Mist & Cherry Blossom
~Scrap-Happy Hat on US7 (4.5mm), Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solids in Jelly Bean, Buttercup, Peacock, Pink, Orange, & Dark Raspberry

Finished Projects -
C.C. -
~Hand Thingies on US8 (5mm), Universal Yarn Classic Worsted Impressions in 4912 pink, red, & yellow
~Cute Caterpillar on US5 (3.75mm), Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solids in Jelly Bean, Buttercup, Peacock, Pink, Orange, & Dark Raspberry
~Turn A Square Hat on US5 (3.75mm) & US7 (4.5mm), Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solids in Orange & Premier Yarns Serenity Chunky Weight in Fudge

Damaris -
~None

Yummies (our current favorite things) -
C.C. -
~Christmas ornament
~Happy Hands Spicy Pumpkin Hand Cream for Knitters
~gift from Secret Sister

Damaris -
~new episode of Doctor Who ~ The Snowmen coming Christmas Day

~The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey coming on 12/14

What We're Reading & Watching -
Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!
Damaris -
~Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

C.C. -
~The Sweetgum Ladies Knit for Love by Beth Pattillo

Both -
~NCIS
~Once Upon a Time
~Revolution

Trivia -
~We're changing things up a bit for Trivia. Over a 6 week period, we'll ask a trivia question each week.
~****You can submit your answer via email to geekygirlsknit@thealmons.com or via PM to JavaPurl (that's C.C.) on Ravelry.****
~If you don't get a confirmation of your response within 24 hours, resend it because you know how technology can be sometimes.
~The deadline to answer each week's question will be Wednesday at 12:00noon (central time).
~Everyone that submits the correct answer each week will receive one entry into the prize drawing (so you have the potential to have six entries in the drawing).
~On December 26th, we'll choose the winner (or depending on how many entries we have, winners) and announce them and their prize on the podcast.

~Last week's question & answer: Name the movie the following quote comes from & who said it when/regarding what: "It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt over so small a thing. Such a little thing."
The answer: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Boromir said it while holding the ring after Frodo lost it
~Congrats to dartfrog911, Enid, jordybear614, fourpeanuts, Knitnmom, & kelleyjogirl for answering the question correctly & receiving 1 entry into the prize drawing.

~This week's question: Name the tv show, episode name, & who said this quote: "I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes & the dreamer of improbable dreams."
~Deadline to answer is Wednesday 12/5 at 12:00noon (central time).
~****You can submit your answer via email to geekygirlsknit@thealmons.com or via PM to JavaPurl (that's C.C.) on Ravelry.****

Misc. -
Our sympathies to the family and friends of fellow video podcaster KnitPurlGurl who passed away this week very unexpectedly. Members of her Ravelry group, Friends of KnitPurlGurl are knitting/crocheting snowflakes for her family in her memory.

****C.C.'s new design pattern for the shawl Striations is now live on Ravelry! Save $1 off the purchase price because you're a Geeky Girls Knit viewer by using the coupon code GGK1112. (The coupon code is good through 11/30/12)****

We'll be doing a prize drawing when we have 100 members in our Ravelry group. By being a member of the group, you will be entered in the drawing. So, now is the perfect time to join if you haven't already.

We are open to receiving products for review (yarn, project bags, needles, patterns, books, etc.) and/or hosting giveaways on our podcast. We're also open to having show sponsors. If you and/or your company are interested, please either email us at geekygirlsknit@thealmons.com or contact C.C. on Ravelry via private message.

Find Us Online -
C.C. -
~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl
~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry
~ on Twitter as cc_almon
~ on Instagram as cc_almon
~ her blog ~ I'm On My Way ~ my journey as a Christ follower, wife, Mamma, knitter, & fibromyalgia fighter

Damaris -
~ on Ravelry as damaris-abitweird
~ on Twitter as d_isabitweird
~ on Tumblr
~ on Instagram as d_isabitweird
~ her blog ~ Damaris Is A Bit Crafty

Geeky Girls Knit -
~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast
~ on Twitter as geekygirlsknit
~ our Facebook page
~ email us: geekygirlsknit@thealmons.com
~ on iTunes
~ on YouTube

Until next time,
Happy Knitting!

Wednesday 21 November 2012

Episode 13 - In Which There Are Technical Difficulties & Happy Thanksgiving



We apologize for the video issues in this podcast episode. We are working to figure out the problem for next time. Thankfully, the audio is fine, so you'll still get a great episode. Just issues with the video. We're so sorry. :( Thanks for understanding!

Show Notes:

On the Needles -
Damaris -
~Joan H. Watson, Army Woman (aka Susie Rogers' Reading Mitts) on US5 (3.75mm), Pagewood Farm U-Knitted Nations Swagger Light in Army Girl colorway

C.C. -
~Hand Thingies on US8 (5mm), Universal Yarn Classic Worsted Impressions in 4912 pink, red, & yellow

Finished Projects -
C.C. -
~Camden Cap on US2.5 (3mm), US5 (3.75mm), & US6 (4mm), Universal Yarn Classic Worsted Impressions in 4912 pink, red, & yellow

Damaris -
~Joan H. Watson, Army Woman (aka Susie Rogers' Reading Mitts) on US5 (3.75mm), Pagewood Farm U-Knitted Nations Swagger Light in Army Girl colorway - finished glove #1

Yummies (our current favorite things) -
C.C. -
~Happy Birthday to my Momma Beckey!
~Happy Anniversary to my Momma Beckey & my Dad Gary!
~funny about ornament exchange

Damaris -
~ringtones
~Cabin Pressure

Both -
~Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking ~ Narrated by Benedict Cumberbath ~ 3 episodes - Aliens, Time Travel, & The Story of Everything
~Sleepless in Seattle

What We're Reading & Watching -
Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!
Damaris -
~Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

C.C. -
~Son by Lois Lowry (4th in series; other books in series are The Giver, Gathering Blue, & Messenger)

Both -
~Arrow
~Person of Interest
~Elementary
~Fringe
~Revolution

Trivia -
~We're changing things up a bit for Trivia. Over a 6 week period, we'll ask a trivia question each week.
~****You can submit your answer via email to geekygirlsknit@thealmons.com or via PM to JavaPurl (that's C.C.) on Ravelry.****
~If you don't get a confirmation of your response within 24 hours, resend it because you know how technology can be sometimes.
~The deadline to answer each week's question will be Wednesday at 12:00noon (central time).
~Everyone that submits the correct answer each week will receive one entry into the prize drawing (so you have the potential to have six entries in the drawing).
~On December 26th, we'll choose the winner (or depending on how many entries we have, winners) and announce them and their prize on the podcast.

~Last week's question & answer: Name the movie the following quote comes from and who said it to whom: "You're the weak one. And you'll never know love, or friendship. And I feel sorry for you."
The answer: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry said it to Voldermort
~Congrats to jordybear614, fourpeanuts, Knitnmom, & dartfrog911 for answering the question correctly & receiving 1 entry into the prize drawing.

~This week's question: Name the movie the following quote comes from & who said it when/regarding what: "It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt over so small a thing. Such a little thing."
~Deadline to answer is Wednesday 11/28 at 12:00noon (central time).
~****You can submit your answer via email to geekygirlsknit@thealmons.com or via PM to JavaPurl (that's C.C.) on Ravelry.****

Misc. -
****C.C.'s new design pattern for the shawl Striations is now live on Ravelry! Save $1 off the purchase price because you're a Geeky Girls Knit viewer by using the coupon code GGK1112. (The coupon code is good through 11/30/12)****

We'll be doing a prize drawing when we have 100 members in our Ravelry group. By being a member of the group, you will be entered in the drawing. So, now is the perfect time to join if you haven't already.

We are open to receiving products for review (yarn, project bags, needles, patterns, books, etc.) and/or hosting giveaways on our podcast. We're also open to having show sponsors. If you and/or your company are interested, please either email us at geekygirlsknit@thealmons.com or contact C.C. on Ravelry via private message.

Find Us Online -
C.C. -
~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl
~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry
~ on Twitter as cc_almon
~ on Instagram as cc_almon
~ her blog ~ I'm On My Way ~ my journey as a Christ follower, wife, Mamma, knitter, & fibromyalgia fighter

Damaris -
~ on Ravelry as damaris-abitweird
~ on Twitter as d_isabitweird
~ on Tumblr
~ on Instagram as d_isabitweird
~ her blog ~ Damaris Is A Bit Crafty

Geeky Girls Knit -
~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast
~ on Twitter as geekygirlsknit
~ our Facebook page
~ email us: geekygirlsknit@thealmons.com
~ on iTunes
~ on YouTube

Until next time,
Happy Knitting!

Episode 13 - In Which There Are Technical Difficulties & Happy Thanksgiving (iTunes)

Geeky Girls Knit ~ a Mamma/Daughter video podcast for fans of all things knitting & geeky ~*~ Show Notes and Find out more on our website http://geekygirlsknit.blogspot.com/

Thursday 15 November 2012

Episode 12 - In Which C.C. Wants to Sing & Damaris Wants a Toblerone (iTunes)

Geeky Girls Knit ~ a Mamma/Daughter video podcast for fans of all things knitting & geeky ~*~ Show Notes and Find out more on our website http://geekygirlsknit.blogspot.com/

Wednesday 14 November 2012

Episode 12 - In Which C.C. Wants to Sing & Damaris Wants a Toblerone



Show Notes:

On the Needles -
Damaris -
~Joan H. Watson, Army Woman (aka Susie Rogers' Reading Mitts) on US5 (3.75mm), Pagewood Farm U-Knitted Nations Swagger Light in Army Girl colorway

C.C. -
~Camden Cap on US2.5 (3mm), US5 (3.75mm), & US6 (4mm), Universal Yarn Classic Worsted Impressions in 4912 pink, red, & yellow

Finished Projects -
C.C. -
~Braided Ball on US5 (3.75mm), various leftover yarns
~Striations (designed by ME!!!!) on US8 (5mm), Universal Yarn Classic Worsted Impressions in 4914 (I've seen it called both Pacific and Civil War. It's discontinued so I'm not sure) & Universal Yarn Classic Shades in Storm Clouds
****Striations is now live on Ravelry! Save $1 off the purchase price because you're a Geeky Girls Knit viewer by using the coupon code GGK1112. (The coupon code is good through 11/30/12)****

Damaris -
~I'm mad enough to knit socks (aka Two At A Time Toe Up Socks) on US4 (3.5mm), SMC Bravo Jacquard Color in Rainbow colorway

Yummies (our current favorite things) -
C.C. -
~Hallmark Channel Christmas movies
~Essie Chinchilly Nail Polish & Essie Mink Muffs
~Poppin Pink Pens

Damaris -
~Sherlock Shimejis
~Toblerone
~The British Shoppe

What We're Reading & Watching -
Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!
Damaris -
~Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

C.C. -
~Son by Lois Lowry

Both -
~Arrow
~Person of Interest
~Elementary
~Fringe
~Once Upon a Time
~Revolution
~NCIS
~Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
~This is the I Believe in Sherlock Holmes image Damaris was talking about:


Trivia -
No winner for last week's trivia question. :( The question was: In Stargate SG-1, Richard Dean Anderson played Jack O'Neill to Don S. Davis' George Hammond. But they have an earlier TV connection. The answer is 3 parts: what is the earlier show? What was Richard Dean Anderson's role in it? and What 3 roles ("roles") did Don S. Davis have in it? The correct answer was: The tv show was MacGyver in which Richard Dean Anderson played MacGyver. Don S. Davis had 2 guest spots as a cement truck driver & Wyatt Porter. His primary role, however, was as the stunt double for Dana Eclar who played Pete Thornton.


~We're changing things up a bit for Trivia. Over the next 6 weeks, we'll ask a trivia question each week.
~****You can submit your answer via email to geekygirlsknit@thealmons.com or via PM to JavaPurl (that's C.C.) on Ravelry.****
~If you don't get a confirmation of your response within 24 hours, resend it because you know how technology can be sometimes.
~The deadline to answer each week's question will be Wednesday at 12:00noon (central time).
~Everyone that submits the correct answer each week will receive one entry into the prize drawing (so you have the potential to have six entries in the drawing).
~On December 26th, we'll choose the winner (or depending on how many entries we have, winners) and announce them and their prize on the podcast.
~This week's question: Name the movie the following quote comes from and who said it to whom: "You're the weak one. And you'll never know love, or friendship. And I feel sorry for you."

Misc. -
We'll be doing a prize drawing when we have 100 members in our Ravelry group. By being a member of the group, you will be entered in the drawing. So, now is the perfect time to join if you haven't already.

We are open to receiving products for review (yarn, project bags, needles, patterns, books, etc.) and/or hosting giveaways on our podcast. We're also open to having show sponsors. If you and/or your company are interested, please either email us at geekygirlsknit@thealmons.com or contact C.C. on Ravelry via private message.

Find Us Online -
C.C. -
~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl
~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry
~ on Twitter as cc_almon
~ on Instagram as cc_almon
~ her blog ~ I'm On My Way ~ my journey as a Christ follower, wife, Mamma, knitter, & fibromyalgia fighter

Damaris -
~ on Ravelry as damaris-abitweird
~ on Twitter as d_isabitweird
~ on Tumblr
~ on Instagram as d_isabitweird
~ her blog ~ Damaris Is A Bit Crafty

Geeky Girls Knit -
~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast
~ on Twitter as geekygirlsknit
~ our Facebook page
~ email us: geekygirlsknit@thealmons.com
~ on iTunes
~ on YouTube

Until next time,
Happy Knitting!