Show Notes:
On the Needles -
Dami -
~i hope that you b u r n. on US 2.5 (3.0mm), Easyknits.co.uk Deeply Wicked in the Wick colourway
C.C. -
~Ravellenics Arciform on US 11 (8.0mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky in the Wallaby, Wine, & Crush colourways
~Stars & Stripes & Nutcrackers, Oh My? Socks on US 1.5 (2.5 mm), The Uncommon Thread Tough Sock in the Nutcracker colourway & Abi Grasso Self Striping Sock in the Stars & Stripes colourway
Finished Projects -
Dami -
~None
C.C. -
~34.3 m - 2016 Preemie Hat #33 on US6 (4mm), James C. Brett Marble Chunky in the 32MC colourway
~27.4 m - 2016 Preemie Hat #34 on US6 (4mm), Patons UK Fab DK Variegated in the Raspberry colourway
Yummies (our current favourite things) -
~I Want A Revelation Socks (Hamilton Inspired)
~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD
KALs aren't discussed but here's all the details just for your reference
June/July/August Summertime & the Living is Easy KAL -
*Runs from 1-June through 31-August
*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin that you can convince us that it relates to summertime
*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-June and finished no later than 31-August
*Feel free to poly-dip in other KALs as long as it fits in with other rules
*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com
from Kelly (kellychron) - a skein of Gnome Acres House Gnome in the Stars Hollow colourway
from Kelly (kellychron) - a That Semifero Grrl Wonder Woman project bag
from Bogga (bogga) of Knitting in France - 3 sets of stitch markers (apples, pink biscuits, & blue tulips)
from Katherin (kekskruemelchen) - her 9 pattern Siebengebirge Collection
from Julia (nimruse) of Pandia's Jewels - a set of Outlander stitch markers
from Julia (nimruse) of Pandia's Jewels - her Gypsy Moss shawl pattern
from Danielle (Gothika101) of Gothika Yarnz - a set of Mahogany Obsidian stitch markers
from Danielle (Gothika101) of Gothika Yarnz - a skein of yarn in the Bonfire Night colourway & a set of Autumn Magic stitch markers
from Danielle (Gothika101) of Gothika Yarnz - a skein of yarn in the Fantasea colourway & a set of Blue Seas stitch markers
from us - Exploding Kittens game
from us - a skein of Zwerger Garn Opal Smile yarn in the Entzücken colourway (“Entzücken” is German for “delight”)
*Each project you finish and post counts as 1 entry into the giveaway
*Must be a member of the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast group on Ravelry to participate
*Must post a photo of your finished project in the Ravelry thread for Summertime & the Living is Easy KAL ~ FO Pics Only (No Chatter) & tag your project page with the following tag GGKSummertime16
*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-September and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that
*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, KALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!
52 Weeks of Charity KAL -
*Runs from 1-January through 31-December
*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave that you donate to charity
*To be eligible for prizes, you must complete 52 items over the course of 2016. You don’t necessarily have to complete 1 per week. Just a total of 52 items.
*No WIPS
*Feel free to poly-dip in other KALs as long as it fits in with other rules
*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com
~1 skein of West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-Ply in the Holly Berry colourway
~For every 7 people who complete 52 items in 2016, a skein of West Yorkshire Spinners yarn will be given away using a random number draw.
~Bernat Coral Pom Pom and Lion Brand Black Cat Pom Pom from Catherine (TiaandCat)
~Mary (jamn2knit) donated 2 single patterns from her Ravelry pattern store
*When you complete your first item, start a post in the FO thread with a photo of your FO. For each subsequent item, edit your post and add the new item with a photo. One post per person please. See the example post in the FO thread for how to post.
*You can donate your FO’s to any charity you choose, a group in your area, a national charity, or if you’d like, you can post them to us and we’ll make a big donation to Knit For Peace after that KAL ends. Preemie Hats will be donated to Preemies UK
*Must be a member of the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast group on Ravelry to participate
*Tag - GGK52WOCKAL16
*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-January-2017 and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that.
*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, KALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!
*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.
Gilmore Girls KAL -
*Runs from 1-August through 30-September
*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin that you can convince us that it relates to Gilmore Girls
*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-August and finished no later than 30-September
*Feel free to poly-dip in other KALs as long as it fits in with other rules
*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM JavaPurl or veganjilly Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com
1 skein of Regia World College Color 6-ply/6-fädig in the 06504 Exam colourway & 2 Gilmore Girls postcards
a lewZILLA skull project bag donated by Julia (nimruse) & 2 Gilmore Girls postcards
2 Gilmore Girls boookmarks from The Oy in Poodle Shoppe & a copy of C.C.'s Where You Lead, I Will Follow Socks (Gilmore Girls Inspired) pattern (or another pattern from her shop if you already have this pattern)
Luke's Diner planner clip from The Oy in Poodle Shoppe & a copy of C.C.'s Where You Lead, I Will Follow Socks (Gilmore Girls Inspired) pattern (or another pattern from her shop if you already have this pattern)
a skein of Gilmore Girls themed hand dyed yarn from Shannon of Yarn At Home Mom
project bag from Trish of Yarn Cellar Studios
a skein of yarn on her Sparkles base in the Something about CC colourway & 2 stitch markers from Bogga (bogga) of Knitting in France
Knitting accessories kit (stitch markers, a knitting needle holder, a pattern tamer, & a mini emergency crochet hook to pick up dropped stitches) from Bogga (bogga) of Knitting in France
project bag and stitch marker set from Michelle of Maple Moose Fibres
a skein of yarn from Mishael Mathias of Misha's Obsessions in the "I can't, I have to study" Rory inspired colourway
2 winners will each win the Rory Gilmore Hat Pattern Series eBook donated by Marjan (Lusjes-Art)
a limited edition Coffee! Coffee! Coffee! Gilmore Girls inspired drawstring project bag from GeorgeAnne (StitchingPlaza) of The Stitching Plaza
*Each project you finish and post counts as 1 entry into the giveaway
*Bonus entry if you knit C.C.’s Where You Lead, I Will Follow Socks (Gilmore Girls Inspired) pattern - see the 2nd post in the FO thread for how to post for your bonus entry
*The lovely Marjan (Lusjes-Art) has made a very special offer to Gilmore Girls KAL participants. If you knit & enter into the KAL one of her 3 Rory inspired patterns Rory Gilmore hat, Cable mittens (matching Rory Gilmore hat), or Cable cowl (matching the Rory Gilmore hat), you can then message Lusjes-Art & she will gift you her entire Rory Gilmore hat pattern series e-book.
*Must be a member of the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast group & The Knitting Broomstick Podcast group on Ravelry to participate
*The Chatter Thread for this KAL is in The Knitting Broomstick Podcast Ravelry group
*Must post a photo of your finished project in the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast group Ravelry thread for Gilmore Girls KAL ~ FO Pics Only (No Chatter) & tag your project page with the following tag #GilmoreGGKTKB
*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-October and winner(s) drawn on the next Geeky Girls Knit Podcast following that
*Winners will be announced on both the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast & The Knitting Broomstick Podcast
*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, KALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!
Misc. -
~Podcast Schedule News - should be back to normal next week in regards to recording & we'll be celebrating our 4th Podiversary next week!!!!!!
~After the credits - C.C. gives a health/surgery update
~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron
~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!
If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:
~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, KALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!
Find Us Online -
C.C. -
~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl
~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry & her JavaPurl Designs website
~ on Twitter as cc_almon
~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V
~ on Instagram as cc_almon
Dami -
~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles
~ on Twitter as damisdoodles
~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC
~ on Instagram as damisdoodles
Geeky Girls Knit -
~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast
~ our Facebook page
~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com
~ on iTunes
~ on YouTube
~ Support the Podcast, Become a Patron
Until next time,
Happy Knitting!
