GGKCS: Episode 289 ~ In Which We Introduce Pink Purl Almon!

Show Notes:

Intro -
~Welcome new members who've introduced themselves in our Ravelry Group

On the Needles -
Dami -
~tickled pink wrap on US 3 (3.25mm), Seven Sisters Arts Meridian

C.C. -
~When you think I'll zig, I'll zag. Then when you think I'm gonna zag, I do zag, just to mess you up for the next time, when I might zig Blanket on US4 (3.5mm), See project page for colourways used

~The Hubs' 2018 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), Patons North America Kroy Socks in the Grey brown marl colourway

Finished Projects -
Dami -
~None

C.C. -
~Socks for Mel ~ Pair 1 on US1.5 (2.5mm), Patons North America Kroy Socks in the Cadet colourway

~2018 Preemie Hat #14 on US6 (4mm), Patons North America Kroy Socks in the Cadet colourway & Knit Picks Palette in the Oyster Heather colourway

Yummies (our current favourite things) -
~Pink Purl Almon!!!!!!!!!!!!

~Knit Crate - Use the coupon code GEEKY20 to get 20% off of your first order! This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of our Shop items.

~Suburban Stitcher & Abstract Fiber patterns in Tickled PINK

~ Tickled PINK ~ 2 designers, 4 indie dyers, 8 PINK-tastic patterns Pre-Orders
* Physical book with Ravelry eBook download code is $20.50 plus shipping ($4 to the US, $15 to the UK, $12 to Canada)
* eBook on Ravelry is $18.75
* Pre-Orders will ship no later than Thursday, 26-April
* Book Releases Thursday, 26-April
* Artwork by Julia of Pandia's Jewels

~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for April here

What We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To -
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!

~The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux - Dami is listening on https://librivox.org

~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is reading

*Runs from 1-March through 31-May

*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin that you can convince us relates to spring

*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May

*New Rule - for posting in the FO thread, your project must be at least 20yds/18.3m or be grouped in a single post with other projects that total at least 20yds/18.3m

*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs 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

project bag from Wendy (thisyarnmom)

yarn from Cathy (knitterchow)

shawl pin from Cathy (knitterchow)

Butterfly needle case by Grace’s Cases with a set of interchangeable Knitter’s Pride Nova Platinas needles from Rhonda (DuellingNeedles)

Sheep bag by EweSewAnSew from Rhonda (DuellingNeedles)

Linen Butterflies Cardigan pattern from & designed by Monique (WindsweptMonique)

*Must be a member of the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast group on Ravelry to participate

*Each project of at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry Sheepy Spring AL **FO Thread** (2018) counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. For projects that use less than 20yds/18.3m of yarn, please see the new rule above.

*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKSpring18

*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that

*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, 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 Sheepy Spring AL Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.

Ask the Geeky Girls -
Rhonda (DuellingNeedles) from Pennsylvania asks:
Have either of you ladies ever tried working cables without a cable needle? I’m intrigued by the idea, but have yet to try it.

We mention: Grumperina Tutorial

Misc. -
~Essential Oil Study Application

~Offering online essential oils workshops for you & your friends OR I can add you to a group with others. Send me an email: grande AT JavaPurlDesigns DOT com if you're interested.

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