Monday 28 June 2021

Episode 449 ~ In Which There Was A Cat Burglar!





Show Notes:

Intro -

On the Needles -
~Wyatt’s Birthday Cowl (Oats Cowl by TinCanKnits) on US8 (5mm), Vidalana by KnitCrate Ambient Worsted in the Michelangelo colourway & Vidalana by KnitCrate Celestial in the Ganymede colourway

Finished Projects -
~2021 Preemie Hat #25 on US6 (4mm), Knitting in France Sparkles in the Something About CC colourway & Berroco Vintage DK in the White colourway

~Lola’s Birthday Cowl (Oats Cowl by TinCanKnits) on US8 (5mm), Audine Wools Chill in the A Little Cabinectomy colourway

Flosstube -
Begins at timestamp 11:06

~Dreaming Girl by Barbara Ana Designs
Project Bag from The Black Needle Society

~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) -
~The Black Needle Society Pirate Life Stitching box

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 449 Bookshop List


April / May / June 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge
* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 86+ days RAL virtual badge
* 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 59+ days RAL virtual badge
* #GGKRAL21


* #GGKRAL21

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

~The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk - C.C. is reading

~Untamed by Glennon Doyle - C.C. is rereading

~Kitty's Mix-Tape by Carrie Vaughn - C.C. finished reading

~A People's History of Heaven by Mathangi Subramanian - C.C. is reading

~Yes, Daddy by Jonathan Parks-Ramage - C.C. finished reading

~The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell - C.C. is reading

~Enola Holmes

~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - finished watching Season 20 & watching Season 21 & episodes for That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

~Gilmore Girls - rewatching Season 1 with the I Am All In With Scott Patterson Podcast

~Grace and Frankie - finished watching Seasons 2-3-4 & watching Season 5

~My Favourite Murder podcast

~Random Spotify Playlists

June / July / August Summertime and 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 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


KnitCrate - 2 skeins of 2-ply superwash undyed sock yarn (fingering weight, 399 yd / 365 m, 100g) & Kool-Aid to dye it with - 2 winners will each win 1 set


Mineville Wool Project Super Sock 80/20 in the 2909-36-4 colourway


I’d Rather Be Buying Cross Stitch Wallet


Countess Ablaze Braid - Geeks Like Rainbows Too


Yarn Squad Drawstring Backpack

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

*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSSummertime21

*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 in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.

Misc. -
~Pride AL - Runs from 17-May-2021 [The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)] through 30-June-2022. #GGKCSPrideAlong2122


~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron



~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube



~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.

~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!


If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:


If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:


~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!

Find Us Online -
C.C. - (she/her)
~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurl

Dami - (they/them)
~ on Instagram as damisdoodles

Pink Purl -
~on Instagram as pinkiepurl

JavaPurl Designs
~ JavaPurl Designs website

GGKCS -
~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube
~ our Facebook page
~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com
~ on Apple Podcasts
~ on YouTube
~ Support the Podcast, Become a Patron

Until next time,

Monday 21 June 2021

Episode 448 ~ In Which It’s Hot, Hot, Hot!





Show Notes:

Intro -

On the Needles -
Dami -
~None

C.C. -
~Lola’s Birthday Cowl (Oats Cowl by TinCanKnits) on US8 (5mm), Audine Wools Chill in the A Little Cabinectomy colourway

Finished Projects -
Dami -
~None

C.C. -
~2021 Preemie Hat #24 on US6 (4mm), Uru.Yarn Sugared Worsted in the Roses colourway & Berroco Vintage DK in the Black colourway

Flosstube -
Begins at timestamp 4:33

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

C.C. -
~Dreaming Girl by Barbara Ana Designs
Project Bag from The Black Needle Society

~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) -
~Bag from JasmineRavenclaw on IG

~Just CrossStitch August 2021

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 448 Bookshop List


~Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough - Dami is reading

April / May / June 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge
* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 86+ days RAL virtual badge
* 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 59+ days RAL virtual badge
* #GGKRAL21


* #GGKRAL21

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

~The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk - C.C. is reading

~Untamed by Glennon Doyle - C.C. is rereading

~Kitty Saves the World by Carrie Vaughn - C.C. finished reading

~Kitty's Mix-Tape by Carrie Vaughn - C.C. is reading

~A People's History of Heaven by Mathangi Subramanian - C.C. is reading

~Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell - C.C. finished reading

~The Hellion's Waltz (Feminine Pursuits #3) by Olivia Waite - C.C. finished reading

~Yes, Daddy by Jonathan Parks-Ramage - C.C. is reading

~House Hunters

~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - watching Season 20 & episodes for That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

~Gilmore Girls - rewatching Season 1 with the I Am All In With Scott Patterson Podcast

~Grace and Frankie - finished watching Season 1 & watching Season 2

~The Handmaid's Tale - watching Season 4

~My Favourite Murder podcast

~Cabin Pressure

~Random Spotify Playlists

June / July / August Summertime and 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 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


KnitCrate - 2 skeins of 2-ply superwash undyed sock yarn (fingering weight, 399 yd / 365 m, 100g) & Kool-Aid to dye it with - 2 winners will each win 1 set


Mineville Wool Project Super Sock 80/20 in the 2909-36-4 colourway


I’d Rather Be Buying Cross Stitch Wallet


Countess Ablaze Braid - Geeks Like Rainbows Too


Yarn Squad Drawstring Backpack

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

*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSSummertime21

*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 in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.

Ask the Geeks -
Originally asked/answered in 2017:
Ruth asks:
What is the first musical you remember watching or listening to and was that the one that started you on your love of musicals?

Misc. -
~Pride AL - Runs from 17-May-2021 [The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)] through 30-June-2022. #GGKCSPrideAlong2122


~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron



~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube



~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.

~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!


If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:


If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:


~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!

Find Us Online -
C.C. - (she/her)
~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurl

Dami - (they/them)
~ on Instagram as damisdoodles

Pink Purl -
~on Instagram as pinkiepurl

JavaPurl Designs
~ JavaPurl Designs website

GGKCS -
~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube
~ our Facebook page
~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com
~ on Apple Podcasts
~ on YouTube
~ Support the Podcast, Become a Patron

Until next time,

Monday 14 June 2021

Episode 447 ~ In Which I Love Opals!





Show Notes:

Intro -

On the Needles -
~Lola’s Birthday Cowl (Oats Cowl by TinCanKnits) on US8 (5mm), Audine Wools Chill in the A Little Cabinectomy colourway

Finished Projects -
~2021 Preemie Hat #23 on US6 (4mm), Bernat Softee Baby in the Mint colourway & Berroco Vintage DK in the White colourway

~Noah’s 2021 Birthday Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-Ply in the Fairy Lights colourway

Flosstube -
Begins at timestamp 9:25

~Dreaming Girl by Barbara Ana Designs
Project Bag from The Black Needle Society

~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) -
~Jewellery from HangingByAThread1 on Etsy

~Sticker from WanderFreeAndQueer on Etsy

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 447 Bookshop List


April / May / June 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge
* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 86+ days RAL virtual badge
* 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 59+ days RAL virtual badge
* #GGKRAL21


* #GGKRAL21

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

~The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk - C.C. is reading

~Untamed by Glennon Doyle - C.C. is rereading

~Low Midnight (Kitty Norville #13) by Carrie Vaughn - C.C. finished reading

~Kitty Saves the World (Kitty Norville #14) by Carrie Vaughn - C.C. is reading

~La Bastarda: A Novel by Trifonia Melibea Obono, translated by Lawrence Schimel - C.C. finished reading

~The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey - C.C. finished reading

~We All Looked Up by Tommy Wallach - C.C. finished reading

~Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto - C.C. finished reading

~A People's History of Heaven by Mathangi Subramanian - C.C. is reading

~Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

~House Hunters - watching

~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - finished watching Seasons 18-19 & watching Season 20 & episodes for That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

~Gilmore Girls - rewatching Season 1 with the I Am All In With Scott Patterson Podcast

~The Handmaid's Tale - watching Season 4

~My Favourite Murder podcast

~Random Spotify Playlists

June / July / August Summertime and 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 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


KnitCrate - 2 skeins of 2-ply superwash undyed sock yarn (fingering weight, 399 yd / 365 m, 100g) & Kool-Aid to dye it with - 2 winners will each win 1 set


Mineville Wool Project Super Sock 80/20 in the 2909-36-4 colourway


I’d Rather Be Buying Cross Stitch Wallet


Countess Ablaze Braid - Geeks Like Rainbows Too


Yarn Squad Drawstring Backpack

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

*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSSummertime21

*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 in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.

Misc. -
~Pride AL - Runs from 17-May-2021 [The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)] through 30-June-2022. #GGKCSPrideAlong2122


~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron



~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube



~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.

~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!


If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:


If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:


~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!

Find Us Online -
C.C. - (she/her)
~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurl

Dami - (they/them)
~ on Instagram as damisdoodles

Pink Purl -
~on Instagram as pinkiepurl

JavaPurl Designs
~ JavaPurl Designs website

GGKCS -
~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube
~ our Facebook page
~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com
~ on Apple Podcasts
~ on YouTube
~ Support the Podcast, Become a Patron

Until next time,

Monday 7 June 2021

Episode 446 ~ In Which We Are A Safe Space





Show Notes:

Intro -

On the Needles -
Dami -
~None

C.C. -
~Noah’s 2021 Birthday Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-Ply in the Fairy Lights colourway
Project bag from Little Fish Stitches & Progress Keeper from Tilting Planet

Finished Projects -
Dami -
~None

C.C. -
~2021 Preemie Hat #22 on US6 (4mm), Patons UK Fab DK Solids in the Pebble colourway & Berroco Vintage DK in the Black colourway

Flosstube -
Begins at timestamp 5:27

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

C.C. -
~FO! - Cat in Heart by DMC

~Dreaming Girl by Barbara Ana Designs
Project Bag from The Black Needle Society

~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) -
~Pride Shirt and bandanas from Target

~Safe Space pattern from The Witchy Stitcher

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 446 Bookshop List


~The Triumph of Horus by H.W. Fairman - Dami finished reading

April / May / June 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge
* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 86+ days RAL virtual badge
* 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 59+ days RAL virtual badge
* #GGKRAL21


* #GGKRAL21

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

~The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk - C.C. is reading

~Untamed by Glennon Doyle - C.C. is rereading

~Kitty Rocks the House (Kitty Norville #11) by Carrie Vaughn - C.C. finished reading

~Kitty in the Underworld (Kitty Norville #12) by Carrie Vaughn - C.C. finished reading

~Low Midnight (Kitty Norville #13) by Carrie Vaughn - C.C. is reading

~The Magicians (The Magicians #1) by Lev Grossman - C.C. finished reading

~La Bastarda: A Novel by Trifonia Melibea Obono, translated by Lawrence Schimel - C.C. is reading

~The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey - C.C. is reading

~House Hunters

~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - finished watching Season 17 & watching Season 18 & episodes for That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

~Gilmore Girls - rewatching Season 1 with the I Am All In With Scott Patterson Podcast

~The Magicians - watching Season 3

~Killing Eve - finished watching Season 1 & watching Season 2

~Mare of Easttown - finished watching

~The Handmaid's Tale - watching Season 4

~My Favourite Murder podcast

~Cabin Pressure

~Random Spotify Playlists

March / April / May Sheepy Spring AL -


*Prize Winners Announced:


Alpine Flowers Cross Stitch Kit from Hillary


Uru.Yarn by KnitCrate Chonky - 2 skeins of Petal - 2 winners will win 1 skein


Audine Wools by KnitCrate Sleek - 2 skeins of Unwind - 2 winners will win 1 skein


Honeyberry Studios Notebooks - 2 notebooks - 2 winners will win 1 notebook


A Pattern of the winner’s choice from Peruvian Flair on Etsy

*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!

June / July / August Summertime and 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 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


KnitCrate - 2 skeins of 2-ply superwash undyed sock yarn (fingering weight, 399 yd / 365 m, 100g) & Kool-Aid to dye it with - 2 winners will each win 1 set


Mineville Wool Project Super Sock 80/20 in the 2909-36-4 colourway


I’d Rather Be Buying Cross Stitch Wallet


Countess Ablaze Braid - Geeks Like Rainbows Too


Yarn Squad Drawstring Backpack

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

*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSSummertime21

*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 in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.

Ask the Geeks -
Celeste asks:
Dami, does SPU have an overseas program you can attend? If so, would you consider going to one of those locations? Has Covid affected that program? If you could go, what theatre program connected to SPU would you attend?

Review -
Pom Pom Quarterly Summer 2021 No. 37

Misc. -
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