GGKCS: Episode 404 ~ In Which Knots, the Story of Our Lives

Show Notes:

Intro -

On the Needles -
Dami -
~None

C.C. -
~Surprise Socks for Rebecca on US1.5 (2.5mm), Pandia's Jewels Hand Dyed Yarn Super Sparkle in the Electric Pink colourway
Project bag from Nerd Bird Makery & Stitch Marker from Tilting Planet

~Happy 7th Birthday Waylon! Slippers on US7 (4.5mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Caution, Tranquil, & Orange colourways
Project bag from Lizzie Bags & Stitch Marker from Tilting Planet

Finished Projects -
Dami -
~None

C.C. -
~Happy 9th Birthday Wyatt! Slippers on US7 (4.5mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Everglade Heather, Semolina, & Orange colourways
Project bag from Lizzie Bags & Stitch Marker from Tilting Planet

~2020 Preemie Hat #27 & #28 on US6 (4mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Everglade Heather, Peapod, Semolina, & Creme Brulee colourways

Stash Dash ~ 1,714m / 1,500m

Flosstube -
Begins at timestamp 16:26

Dami -
~Rose bookmark
Project bag by Fat Cat Creates
Needle Minder from SewHappyMailBristol
Snipattie from cattycrosstitches

C.C. -
~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers
Project Bag from The 805 Stitcher
Snipattie from cattycrosstitches

~Pusheen #3
Notions Pouch by Purlgurl Buttons

~Cats and Mandalas - February by Kitty and Me Designs
Project bag from Stitch Toolbox
Snipattie from cattycrosstitches
Needle Minder from Gecko Rouge

Stash Dash ~ 6,569 / 13,000 sts

~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna Stitchery
Needle Minder from TopKnotStitcher
Project Bag from KnitRunDig
Grime Guard from Crab Shack Stitchery
Snipattie from cattycrosstitches
Using Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7
17,600 / 265,824 sts complete
6.621% complete
3 / 60 pages complete
Stash Dash ~ 10,200 / 18,000 sts

~Semi-Sane Stitchers

Yummies (our current favourite things) -
~Art print - Eowyn

~Pride Face Masks

~Library Fundraiser Shirt

~Grazing Hills Fiber Fest
Bag from bagabond
Dryer balls from Cedar Creek Alpacas
Bowl from Grammys Quilt Shop
Face masks

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

Episode 404 Bookshop List

~So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo - Dami is reading

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

July / August / September 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge
* 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
* #GGKRAL20

2020 RAL Yearlong Challenge

~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

~Untamed by Glennon Doyle - C.C. finished reading & is rereading

~More Myself: A Journey by Alicia Keys - C.C. is reading

~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast

~The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert - C.C. finished reading

~Lucy Kincaid Series by Allison Brennan - C.C. finished reading Book 6

~The Light at the Bottom of the World (Light the Abyss #1) by London Shah - C.C. finished reading

~This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel - C.C. finished reading

~The Guild Codex: Spellbound Series by Annette Marie - C.C. finished reading Book 2

~We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry - C.C. is reading

~Movies - Hamilton | Independence Day

~Paradox - finished watching mini-series

~Zoo - finished watching Season 1 & watching Season 2

~Warehouse 13 - finished rewatching Season 1 & rewatching Season 2

~Psych - rewatching Season 2

~Cabin Fever

~The 100 - watching Season 7

~Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - watching Season 7

~Blindspot - watching Season 5

~Good Witch - Season 6 finale

~My Favourite Murder podcast

~Unlocking Us With Brené Brown

~Evolving Faith podcast

~Cabin Pressure

~Random Spotify Playlists

June / July / August Summertime & the Living is Easy AL -

*Runs from 1-June through 31-August

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

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

*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 ggkcspodcast@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 gggkcspodcast@gmail.com

Hilde’s Strawberry Patch pattern by Bendy Stitchy Designs from Tyra (ravendiva)

La Brebis Light Alpaca in the Dogwood Berry colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skein

Klart “I’m Flying” Cross Stitch Kit from Lori (Lavisa)

Berroco Local Yarn Store Day 2019 Pattern Booklet

Uru.Yarn by KnitCrate Silk DK in the Enlightened colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skein

Moda Dea Sassy Stripes DK in the Stormy colourway - 2 skeins from Tricia (pazscott) - 1 winner will win both skeins

*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate

*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSSummertime20

*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, 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 Geeks -
Celeste (celeste) from Minnesota asks:
I envision your knitting/cross stitch/bookstore/coffeeshop being in a lovely setting with two tiny houses in the background for CC and Dr Hubs; and another for Dami (and family perhaps). What do y’all think about that? If you would love that idea, what would each of your spaces look like (have either of you fallen down that rabbit hole). For some reason when you talked about the rolling ladder at the bookstore it made me think of you getting to use that in your tiny home (also tiny homes do have the option for a downstairs bedroom). Also what would the outdoor space surrounding your homes and businesses look like in this scenario? Would you consider having space for additional tiny homes (van living, etc for your business workers, or just cool people who need a place to dock?) ?

Misc. -

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