GGKCS: Episode 377 ~ In Which “I’m Barbara Walters & This is 2020”

Show Notes:

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

On the Needles -
Dami -
~None

C.C. -
~Christmas 2019 Slippers for Noah on US5 (3.75mm) & US7 (4.5mm), Knitologie Glowing Worsted in the Pachyderm colourway & Red Heart Soft in the Light Grey Heather colourway

~The Force is Strong With These Socks aka Luke & Leia SkySOCKers on US1.5 (2.5mm), Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone Sock in the Stardust colourway

Finished Projects -
Dami -
~None

C.C. -
~2019 Preemie Hat #52 on US6 (4mm), Caron Simply Soft in the Grey Heather colourway & Patons Fab DK Variegated in the Raspberry colourway

Flosstube -
Beginning at timestamp 7:38

Dami -
~Pokemon Vulpix/Ninetails by VideoGameXStitch

C.C. -
~Country Cottage Needleworks Countdown to Christmas

~It’s You I Like

~School of Magical Stitches and Literature

Yummies (our current favourite things) -
~SPOILER WARNING!!!!!!!! ~ Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ~ SPOILER WARNING!!!!!!!! from timestamp 13:32-17:13

~Haunted Mansion Madame Leota kit from Witchy Stitcher on Etsy

~Beth candle from RectoandVerso on Etsy

~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for January 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!

~Cymbeline by Shakespeare - Dami is reading

~Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Dami is reading

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

October / November / December RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL19
* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge
* 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge

2019 RAL Yearlong Challenge

Grand Prize #1:
Audine Wools by Knitcrate Halo DK yarn - 2 skeins of Mouse
Your choice of 1 eBook or 3 single patterns from the JavaPurl Designs Ravelry Store
Elephant Stitch Marker by Mermaid City Yarn
Wool & Cashmere Shampoo by The Laundress
Sweet Baby Gift Tags by Knitterella
Lose Me Not by Jan B. Smiley
Honeyberry Studios Notebook
Pandia’s Jewels Hunger Games Sticker Set

Grand Prize #2:
Vidalana by Knitcrate yarn - 2 skeins of Chewies
Your choice of 1 eBook or 3 single patterns from the JavaPurl Designs Ravelry Store
Stictch Marker by Exchanging Fire
Notions Pouch by A Little Knitty
House Fabric Tape Measurer
Lose Me Not by Jan B. Smiley
Honeyberry Studios Notebook
Pandia’s Jewels Hunger Games Sticker Set

Grand Prize #3:
Vidalana Heathered Chunky by Knitcrate yarn - 2 skeins of Black Cherry
Your choice of 1 eBook or 3 single patterns from the JavaPurl Designs Ravelry Store
Camel Stitch Marker
MJ Yarns Simple Sock Fingering Mini Skein in the Peacock colourway
Make Something Today zippered bag by Knitcrate
Poke Me Not by Jan B. Smiley
Honeyberry Studios Notebook
Pandia’s Jewels Hunger Games Sticker Set

January / February / March 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20
* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge
* 61-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge
* #GGKRAL20

2019 RAL Yearlong Challenge

~January / February / March
* 91 days - 10 entries
* 87-90 days - 8 entries
* 61-86 days - 5 entries

~April / May / June
* 91 days - 10 entries
* 87-90 days - 8 entries
* 60-86 days - 5 entries

~July / August / September
* 92 days - 10 entries
* 88-91 days - 8 entries
* 61-87 days - 5 entries

~October / November / December
* 92 days - 10 entries
* 88-91 days - 8 entries
* 61-87 days - 5 entries

~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries

~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)

~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries

~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finished reading Books 6-7 & is reading Book 8

~Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orïsha #2) by Tomi Adeyemi - C.C. finished reading

~Detective Murdoch Series by Maureen Jennings - C.C. finished reading Book 1 & is reading Book 2

~Movies - Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi | A Family Christmas Gift | The Bishop's Wife | The Preacher's Wife

~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 7 and watching Series 8

~When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas special

~Call the Midwife - Christmas special

~Lost in Space - finished Season 2

~My Favourite Murder podcast

~Cabin Pressure

~Penny & Sparrow

~Random Spotify Playlists

December / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -

*Runs from 1-December through 29-February

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

*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 29-February

*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com

*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)

*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com

~Santa Claus Hoop Cross Stitch Kit

~Stickers (pink cat & fox) from Ainsley (daughter of yarnthusiast) & Stitch Markers made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on Etsy - Knitting Diva & Made With Love

~Vidalana Ascendance by KnitCrate in the Ancient Ruin colourway - 4 skeins - 4 winners will each win 1 skein

~Bar-Maids deodorant, mini LoLo Bar, mini face pudding, mini LoLo lips - 2 sets - 2 winners will each win 1 set

~Knitologie Glowing Worsted by KnitCrate in the Sea colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skein

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

*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920

*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March 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 Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.

Ask the Geeky Girls -
2019 Recap & 2020 Goals

Misc. -
~Upcoming Podcast Schedule:
Episodes during Dami’s Winter University Quarter will release on Fridays

~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!