Monday 26 July 2021

Episode 453 ~ In Which That is A Pom-Pom!





Show Notes:

Intro -

On the Needles -
~Waylon’s Birthday Cowl (Oats Cowl by TinCanKnits) on US8 (5mm), Vidalana by KnitCrate Ambient Worsted in the Venezia colourway & Vidalana by KnitCrate Celestial in the Ganymede colourway
Project bag from Nerd Bird Makery

Finished Projects -
~2021 Preemie Hat #29 on US6 (4mm), Bernat Softee Baby in the Princess Pebbles colourway & Bernat Cottontots in the Strawberry colourway

Flosstube -
Begins at timestamp 3:47

~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) -
~Housewarming gift from Katy
(Dami found the bag at Powells)

~Pride headband from Fablebands

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!

July / August / September 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

~ 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)


Episode 453 Bookshop List


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

~A Wild and Precious Life by Edie Windsor - finished reading

~A Lot like Love (FBI/US Attorney #2) by Julie James - listening

~Finlay Donovan Is Killing It (Finlay Donovan #1) by Elle Cosimano - finished reading

~The House of Silk (Horowitz's Holmes #1) by Anthony Horowitz - reading

~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - watching S3ason 22 & episodes for That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

~Law & Order: Organised Crime - watching Season 1

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

~Schitt’s Creek - finished rewatching

~Edie and Thea: A Very Long Engagement

~Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - watching Season 1

~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.

Ask the Geeks -
Originally asked/answered in 2018:
Rebecca asks:
What is the wooden foot shaped thingee you used to measure birthday socks? How is it used? Perhaps I should add, I usually do top down socks.

We mentioned: the Soxyzz by Burning Impressions

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 19 July 2021

Episode 452 ~ In Which There’s A Secret Giveaway





Show Notes:

Intro -

On the Needles -
~Waylon’s Birthday Cowl (Oats Cowl by TinCanKnits) on US8 (5mm), Vidalana by KnitCrate Ambient Worsted in the Venezia colourway & Vidalana by KnitCrate Celestial in the Ganymede colourway
Project bag from Nerd Bird Makery

Finished Projects -
~2021 Preemie Hat #28 on US6 (4mm), Round Table Yarns Merlin in the Archimedes colourway, Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in the Linen colourway, & Berroco Vintage DK in the White colourway

~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

Flosstube -
Begins at timestamp 6:38

~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) -
~patterns, fabric, and badge from Michelle Bendy Stitchy

~Tail Tucker from It’s Charm School 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!

July / August / September 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

~ 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)


Episode 452 Bookshop List


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

~Becoming Eve: My Journey from Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi to Transgender Woman by Abby Stein - finished reading
Unashamed Love Collective ~ A Community for LGBTQ+ People and Allies

~A Wild and Precious Life by Edie Windsor - reading

~Something About You (FBI/US Attorney #1) by Julie James - finished listening

~A Lot like Love (FBI/US Attorney #2) by Julie James - listening

~All Are Welcome by Liz Parker - finished reading

~Finlay Donovan Is Killing It (Finlay Donovan #1) by Elle Cosimano - reading

~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - finished watching Season 21 & watching S3ason 22 & episodes for That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

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

~Schitt’s Creek - finished rewatching Seasons 2 & 3 & rewatching Season 4

~Queer Eye

~My Unorthodox Life

~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.

Ask the Geeks -
Originally asked/answered in 2018:
Kari asks:
I can’t help but to notice that C.C’s nails are usually beautifully painted. Does she get them done or does she use an amazing nail polish that doesn’t chip? Thanks!!

I mention: Color Street from Creativity by Gidge (Amy)

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 12 July 2021

Episode 451 ~ In Which There’s A Change





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
Project bag from Nerd Bird Makery

Finished Projects -
~2021 Preemie Hat #27 on US6 (4mm), Bernat Softee Baby in the Mint colourway & Knitting in France Sparkles in the Something About CC colourway

Flosstube -
Begins at timestamp 8:06

~2 FFO's!!!! - They/Them pattern from Abby Top Knot Stitcher

~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) -
~Lesbian bracelet from 2SparrowsStudio on Etsy

~Thank you card from Tracy O.

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!

July / August / September 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

~ 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)


Episode 451 Bookshop List


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

~Becoming Eve: My Journey from Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi to Transgender Woman by Abby Stein - reading
Unashamed Love Collective ~ A Community for LGBTQ+ People and Allies

~Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall - finished reading

~Something About You (FBI/US Attorney #1) by Julie James - listening

~All Are Welcome by Liz Parker - reading

~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - 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 Season 6

~Schitt’s Creek - finished rewatching Season 1 & rewatching Season 2

~Queer Eye

~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.

Ask the Geeks -
Originally asked/answered in 2018:
Hillary asks:
CC, you design lovely socks patterns that have all kinds of design elements in them but you personally knit lots and lots of vanilla socks. Why don’t you knit more complex socks for yourself/others?

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 5 July 2021

Episode 450 ~ In Which We Hit 450!





Show Notes:

Intro -

On the Needles -
Dami -
~None

C.C. -
~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 -
Dami -
~None

C.C. -
~2021 Preemie Hat #26 on US6 (4mm), Lily Sugar'n Cream in the Swimming Pool colourway & Lily Sugar'n Cream in the Squishy Twists colourway

Flosstube -
Begins at timestamp 5:56

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) -
~Custom Sleeve from Love You More Studios

~They/Them pattern from Abby Top Knot 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 450 Bookshop List


~Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough - Dami is reading

April / May / June 2021 RAL winners

July / August / September 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

~ 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. finished rereading

~Becoming Eve: My Journey from Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi to Transgender Woman by Abby Stein - C.C. is reading

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

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

~Anne of Manhattan by Brina Starler - C.C. finished reading

~Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall - C.C. is reading

~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - 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 Season 5 & watching Season 6

~Queer Eye

~Secrets of Great British Castles

~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:
Elizabeth asks:
What got you interested in knitting preemie hats? Have you found a different place to send them to since moving back to the US?

We mention: Hats4Hope

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!


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