Episode 22 - Working Together

In Episode 22, Greg and Joey talk about bulky knitting, international shipping, and working together.

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Notes

• Thank-Yous
  • BostonJen for giving us copies of her her newest shawl pattern: World of Difference, and for allowing Greg to participate in a DCS Pigskin Party Interception. Especially of note is the celebratory Gatorade bath that CinderGA took after winning the interception.
• Giveaways
  • We are giving away a copy of Presto by Lars Rains. See our Ravelry group for details.
  • Special thank-you to Interweave Press and Heather Zoppetti for helping us with international shipping for Heather’s books that we gave away in previous episodes.
• Projects
  • Joey’s Pussyhat made it to the DC march, and then went to Montana.
  • Joey continues to work on a scarf for his son.
  • Greg is working on his Halcyarn Socks (project page). First sock is complete, and he’s about 25% done with the leg of the second sock. He loves the contrasting cuffs, toes, and heels in black, but he hates weaving in the ends with black yarn. Yarn is custom-dyed by Dr. Kelly from the Ewe University podcast.
  • Greg has converted his imaginary knitting to real-life knitting: the Sun Blossoms Cowl (project page) with amazing alpaca yarn from Fair Winds Farm.
  • Greg resumed work on the Flower Cardigan (project page) that is he working on for his daughter.
  • Greg started a Milo (project page) for a friend’s impending baby. He is knitting it Berroco Fiora, which he is really enjoying.
• Reviews
  • We reviewed Presto by Lars Rains and loved it!
• Podcasts We Mention And Love
  • Down Cellar Studio
  • Twinset Designs
  • Yarns At Yin Hoo
•  Misc
  • The crocheted octopus that helps tiniest babies feel safe
  • Taproot Magazine