Show Notes:
Intro -
~Welcome new members who've introduced themselves in our Ravelry Group
On the Needles -
Dami -
~None
C.C. -
~2020 Valentine’s Day Socks for the Dr. Hubs on US1.5 (2.5mm), Kalispell Sock in the Pretty Bird colourway
Finished Projects -
Dami -
~None
C.C. -
~2020 Preemie Hat #7 on US6 (4mm), Berroco Vintage DK in the White, Cracked Pepper, & Blush colourways
~2020 Preemie Hat #8 on US6 (4mm), Vidalana Ambient Worsted in the Dawn Blush colourway
Flosstube -
Beginning at timestamp 6:34
Dami -
~Madame Leota by The Witchy Stitcher
C.C. -
~Emily’s House - Stitch-A-Long using #pnwemilyshousesal
~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers
~A Very Hilde Yule - #bendyhildesal with Liz @bentneedlemakes
~Semi-Sane Stitchers
Yummies (our current favourite things) -
~Red Alder - shirt from Nerd Bird Makery & kitty pouch from Grace’s Cases Designs
~Stitching group celebrate friendship
~Socks from Becca
~Fabric from Fortnight Fabrics
~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.
~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for February here & for March here
~Upcoming Events:
*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noon
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!
~As You Like It & The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare - Dami finished reading
~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is reading
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
2020 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
~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast
~The View from Rock Bottom: Discovering God's Embrace in our Pain by Stephanie Tait - C.C. finished reading
~Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest by Melissa Camara Wilkins - C.C. is reading
~Detective Murdoch Series by Maureen Jennings - C.C. finished reading Books 5-6
~The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains #2) by Serena Valentino - C.C. finished reading
~The Stand by Stephen King - C.C. finished reading
~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finished reading Book 15 & is reading Book 16
~In Death Series by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading Book 42
~The Library Book by Susan Orlean - C.C. finished reading
~The Cat Who… Series by Lilian Jackson Braun - C.C. finished reading Book 15
~Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Villains #3) by Serena Valentino - C.C. finished reading
~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 15 & watching Series 16
~Wynonna Earp - finished watching Season 3
~NCIS - watching Season 17
~The Flash - watching Season 6
~Stumptown - watching Season 1
~Criminal Minds - series finale
~Star Trek: Picard - watching Season 1
~The Sinner - watching Season 3
~Death in Paradise - watching Series 9
~Outlander - watching Season 5
~Doctor Who - watching Series 12
~NCIS: LA - watching Season 11
~NCIS: NO - watching Season 6
~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 1
~Supergirl - watching Season 5
~When Calls the Heart - watching Season 7
~Call the Midwife - watching Series 9
~Endeavour - watching Series 7
~Prodigal Son - watching Season 1
~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 13
~Agatha Raisin - watching Series 3
~Schitt’s Creek - watching Season 6
~My Favourite Murder podcast
~Cabin Pressure
~Sundays in the Park with George
~Random Spotify Playlists
~C.C.’s Favs playlist
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.
March/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -
*Runs from 1-March through 31-May
*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew 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
*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
Honeybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on Etsy
Lion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skein
Karen Hallion “She’s Got Help” print
Plymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)
Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker Set
CJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)
*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-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 Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.
Ask the Geeky Girls -
Andrea (Angeiship) from Ontario, Canada asks:
Dami, do you keep in touch with the friends you made in Scotland?
Review -
Pom Pom Quarterly, Issue 32: Spring 2020
Misc. -
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Find Us Online -
C.C. -
~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl
~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V
~ on Instagram as cc_almon
Dami -
~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles
~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC
~ on Instagram as damisdoodles
Pink Purl -
~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmon
JavaPurl Designs
~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry
~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry
~ JavaPurl Designs website
Geeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -
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Until next time,
Happy Knitting!
