Show Notes:
Intro -
~Welcome new members who've introduced themselves in our Ravelry Group
On the Needles -
Dami -
~None
C.C. -
~Sending My Love to Katy Slippers on US5 (3.75mm) & US7 (4.5mm), Uru.Yarn Sugared Worsted in the Roses colourway
Finished Projects -
Dami -
~None
C.C. -
~2020 Preemie Hat #5 on US6 (4mm), Bernat Softee Baby Colors in the Pink Rainbow colourway
Flosstube -
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Dami -
~Madame Leota by The Witchy Stitcher
C.C. -
~Emily’s House - Stitch-A-Long using #pnwemilyshousesal
~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers
~Mill Hill Kitty Ornament
~Semi-Sane Stitchers
Yummies (our current favourite things) -
~Dreamer sticker from Carrottop Paper Shop
~Recollections Stickers
~Needle minders from Top Knot Stitcher
~Fabric from Fortnight Fabrics
~Feminist Cross-Stitch
~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for February 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!
~Cymbeline by Shakespeare - Dami is reading
~As It Is In Heaven and The Shakers of Mount Lebanon will Hold a Peace Conference this Month by Arlene Hutton - Dami is 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. is reading
~The Illuminae Files Series by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff - C.C. finished reading Books 2-3
~Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones - C.C. finished reading Book 2 & is reading Book 3
~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finished reading Book 13
~Detective Murdoch Series by Maureen Jennings - C.C. is reading Book 4
~Movies - Anne of Green Gables | Anne of Avonlea | Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken | A Valentine's Match
~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 13
~Wynonna Earp - finished watching Season 1 & watching Season 2
~Arrow - finished watching Series
~Schitt’s Creek - watching Season 6
~Criminal Minds - watching Season 15
~Star Trek: Picard - watching Season 1
~Death in Paradise - watching Series 9
~Supernatural - watching Season 15
~Doctor Who - watching Series 12
~Call the Midwife - watching Series 9
~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 13
~Prodigal Son - watching Season 1
~My Favourite Murder podcast
~Cabin Pressure
~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.
Ask the Geeky Girls -
Diana (CraftyMom2010) from Texas asks:
When you are knitting socks, how do know how to modify the pattern? Like how do you know how many stitches to cast on, how many stitches you need for the heel, how many decreases you need for the toe?
We mention: Craft Yarn Council Foot Size Charts
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 -
~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)
~ our Facebook page
~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com
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Until next time,
Happy Knitting!
