Show Notes:
Intro -
On the Needles -
~Shortie Fingerless Mitts on US3 (3.25mm), Abstract Fiber SuperSock+ in the Thistle colourway
Project bag from Lizzie Bags & Progress Keeper from Ann Tudor
Finished Projects -
~2021 Preemie Hat #47 on US6 (4mm), Berroco Vintage DK in the Black colourway & Bernat Softee Baby in the Mint colourway
~Izzy’s 2022 Birthday Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Urth Yarns Uneek Fingering in the 3014 colourway & Sunsoaked Sister Everything Earth in the Blue Christmas Without You colourway
Flosstube -
Begins at timestamp 7:04
~The Reigning Lorelais by Leann Ross / Forbidden Fiber Co.
~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna Stitchery
Using Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7
Needle Minder from TopKnotStitcher
Project Bag from KnitRunDig
Grime Guard from Crab Shack Stitchery
Bitzy Bob Basic from That’s So Kelly Co.
Silicone ties
Yummies (our current favourite things) -
~Gilmore Girls patterns from Good Morning Maui on Etsy
~Electric lighter
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!
October / November / December 2021 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
* #GGKRAL21
* #GGKRAL21
~ October / November / December
* 92 days - 10 entries
* 88-91 days - 8 entries
* 61-87 days - 5 entries
~ Read All 365 days - 10 bonus entries
~ Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2021 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2021)
Grand Prize Bundles
~Bundle #1
CJ Kopec Creations Integrity - 1 skein of Purple Passion from Eileen
Floss Organiser from Lori
Bling Your String! Stitch Marker
GnR Alpaca Farm rainbow buttons set from Hillary
Honeyberry Studios Listen to your body sticker
Reading badge from Hillary
Spool Savers
Bag of Random Crafting Notions
Winner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl Designs
Winner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy Designs
~Bundle #2
Little Shop of Geeks Hamilton Pouch
Audine Wools by KnitCrate Shine Sport - 1 skein of Sky
Honeyberry Studios Listen to your body sticker
Spool Savers
KnitCrate Logo Pin
KnitCrate Notepad
Got Yarn Badge from Distinct Designs Unlimited
JASZ Creations Cat Stitch Marker
Stitch Marker Case filled with random stitch markers
Winner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl Designs
Winner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy Designs
~Bundle #3
Uru.Yarn by KnitCrate Cotton Basic - 1 skein of Pavement
Yarn Squad Drawstring Backpack
Honeyberry Studios Listen to your body sticker
Spool Savers
KnitCrate Can Cozy
KnitCrate Yarn Ball Sticker
Knitting Rules Badge from Distinct Designs Unlimited
JASZ Creations Made With Love Stitch Marker
Stitch Marker Cases filled with random stitch markers
Winner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl Designs
Winner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy Designs
Episode 470 Bookshop List
~The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk - finished reading
~How to Heal Yourself When No One Else Can: A Total Self-Healing Approach for Mind, Body, and Spirit by Amy B. Scher - reading
~Inward by Yung Pueblo - reading
~Mourn Not Your Dead (Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James #4) by Deborah Crombie - finished reading
~The Janus Stone (Ruth Galloway #2) by Elly Griffiths - finished reading
~Exile Music by Jennifer Steil - finished reading
~Dreaming of the Bones (Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James #5) by Deborah Crombie - reading
~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - watching episodes for That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast
~Gilmore Girls - rewatching Season 2 with the I Am All In With Scott Patterson Podcast
~Dickinson - watching
~The Morning Show - finished watching Season 2
~Doctor Who - watching Series 13
~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 15
~NCIS - watching Season 19
~The Masked Singer - watching Season 6
~My Favourite Murder podcast
~Random Spotify Playlists
September / October / November Artistic Autumnal AL -
*Runs from 1-September through 30-November
*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to autumn
*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-September and finished no later than 30-November
*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group 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 email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com
*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules
*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.
*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com
Audine Wools by KnitCrate Mellow - 2 skeins of Cordial (2 winners will each win 1 skein)
Woodandcat Owl Needle Minder from Lori & Pumpkin/Kid/Turkey Needle Minder
Try to Relax Cross Stitch Kit donated by Lori
Knitting Wrist Yarn Holder
La Brebis Light Alpaca - 1 skein of Dogwood Berry
Line Where The Sky Meets the Sea Shawl pattern by Windswept Knits
ONline Supersocke DK - 1 skein of 1758 & the winner’s choice of a sock pattern up to $10 USD donated by Emily
*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate
*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSAutumn21
*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-December 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 in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.
December / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -
*Runs from 1-December through 28-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 28-February
*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group 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 email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com
*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules
*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.
*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com
Santa Claus Hoop Cross Stitch Kit
Audine Wools by KnitCrate Worsted - 2 skeins of Turtledove from Karleen (2 winners will each win 1 skein)
Snowflake Cross Stitch Journal from Lori
Countess Ablaze Braid - Northern Lights
*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate
*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSWinter2122
*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 in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.
Ask the Geeks -
Emily S. asks:
When did you start Edinburgh Castle?
We mention Project Trackers by SWardDesigns on Etsy
Misc. -
~I'm so excited to be a rep for The Black Needle Society
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