Episode 61: Come as You Are

Quick Health Update: While helping with load out from Stitches West 2022, Kevin managed to dislocate his knee cap. Because of this and other stressors, the past month has been a bit rough… but we’re back – and Kevin doesn’t need surgery for his knee!

Current Productions (2:37)

• Basic Raglan Pullover
• Granny Square Couch Blanket
• Don’t Feed the Plants Socks
• Ethel the Spinning Project
• Kyanna Vest
• Subversive Cross Stitch
• Fisherman Embroidery Project
• The Shape of a Bay

My Strongest Suit (19:46)

• Worsted Boxy
• Paloma
• Tectonic
• Boxy Chevrons

Events (24:03)

• April Playlist: Spring is in the Air is now live on TIDAL!
• Silicon Valley Gay Mens Chorus Concert: Playlist April 23-24 at Santa Clara University Recital Hall

Hey Look Me Over (27:26)

• Ain’t Misbehavin’
• Sources used for research for this segment
  • Wikipedia page on Ain’t Misbehavin’
  • Wikipedia page on The Cotton Club

Little Known Facts (47:53)

• Self-care doesn’t always look like what you think it is

It’s DeLovely (51:17)

• Stitches 2022 Recap
  • Mention of Faria Bakery in Sacramento
  • Mention of Fox and Goose in Sacramento (Home of the delicious Shepherds Pie & Lemon Drop that were mentioned)

Current Productions (1:43)

• Sup Witches Socks
• Basic Raglan Pullover
• Polwarth Pullover
• Tacit Fingerless Mitts
• Granny Square Couch Blanket
• Don’t Feed the Plants Socks
• Ethel the Spinning Project

My Strongest Suit (18:32)

• Worsted Boxy
• Paloma
• Tectonic
• Musselburgh
• Sidewinder Slouch
• Boxy Chevrons

Events (20:21)

• February Playlist: Black Excellence is now live on TIDAL!
• Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
  • Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
  • Link to VaxYes

Hey Look Me Over (23:04)

• Phantom of the Opera – Available on BroadwayHD!

Little Known Facts (45:28)

• Bandwidths Fluctuate
  • Explanation of Spoon Theory

It’s DeLovely (51:07)

• Escape to Santa Cruz
  • Mention of Hart’s Fabric

Current Productions (1:49)

• Sup Witches Socks
  • Mention of Tutorial for Long Tail Tubular Cast On
• Wildcat Socks
• Basic Raglan Pullover
• Polwarth Pullover
• Granny Square Couch Blanket

My Strongest Suit (10:21)

• Worsted Boxy
• Hearthstone
• Paloma
• Tectonic
• Starting Point
• Musselburgh

Events (12:16)

• February Playlist: Black Excellence is now live on TIDAL!
• Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
  • Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
  • Link to VaxYes
• Sock Madness March 1, 2022 through late May. RAVELRY LINK to the Sock Madness Forever Group

Hey Look Me Over (16:30)

• Porgy and Bess available on BroadwayHD
• References
  • Wikipedia Page on Porgy and Bess
  • Wikipedia Page on Audra McDonald
• Link to clip of Audra McDonald singing Lift Every Voice and Sing

Little Known Facts (38:26)

• When things feel overwhelming, take a beat!

It’s DeLovely (42:35)

• The Gilded Age
  • Link to Broadway.com article about Broadway Actors in The Gilded Age

Current Productions (1:55)

• Zooming along on the Basic Raglan Pullover
• Measured the swatch for the Polwarth, waiting for needles to arrive.
• Knocked out another row on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
• Finished the first of the ‘Sup, Witches 2^nd sock has been cast on.
• Finished binding off the Herbivore! The ends are woven in, just needs to be washed, blocked, and photographed!
• Mention of Oink Pigments

My Strongest Suit (10:24)

• Musselburgh
• Tectonic
• Hearthstone
• Worsted Boxy
• Paloma

Events (11:15)

• Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
  • Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination
  • Link to VaxYes
• Sock Madness March 1, 2022 through late May. RAVELRY LINK to the Sock Madness Forever Group
• Mention of the Knitmore Girls Podcast

Hey Look Me Over (18:13)

• An American In Paris – Available on BroadwayHD
  • Link to the 1951 original film of the same title
  • Link to the New York Philharmonic’s recording of An American in Paris
• References
  • Wikipedia page for An American in Paris the musical

Little Known Facts (45:06)

• The most effective way to do it, is to do it.

It’s DeLovely (50:41)

• Cherry Blossoms are starting to appear on the trees!

Current Productions (1:38)

• Granny Square Couch Blanket
• Sup Witches Socks
• Subversive Cross Stitch from Junebug and Darlin
• Wildcat Socks
• Swatched for Basic Raglan Pullover by Joji Locatelli (Ravelry Link)
• Swatched for Polwarth by Ysolda in Neighborhood Fiber Company’s Capital Luxury Sport in Cooper Circle
  • Mention of the Men’s Sailing Sweater
• Started Prep work for Green Camp Shirt – Simplicity S9157
  • Mention of the Kitchen Towel Project
• Herbivore Shawl

My Strongest Suit (15:38)

• Starting Point
• Tectonic
• Worsted Boxy
• Paloma
• Boxy Chevrons

Events (17:26)

• January Playlist: Overtures!
• 2021 In Memoriam Playlist
• Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
• Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
  • Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination

Hey Look Me Over (18:44)

• 42^nd Street – Available on BroadwayHD!
  • References
    • Wikipedia page on 42^nd Street

Little Known Facts (40:19)

• Setting yourself up for success with your sewing
  • Swedish Tracing Paper

It’s DeLovely (44:26)

• Treat Yourself!

Current Productions (1:39)

• Progress on the second of the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos
• Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
• Worked on the Herbivore Shawl, pattern by Stephen West yarn is LolaBean Yarn Silk Bean
• Finished the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda

My Strongest Suit (11:41)

• Hearthstone Pullover
• Black Boxy
• Tectonic

Events (13:05)

• January Playlist: Overtures!
• 2021 In Memoriam Playlist
• Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
• Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
• Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination

Hey Look Me Over (16:56)

• Camelot (available on BroadwayHD)
  • References
    • Camelot the Musical Wikipedia Page
    • Julie Andrews Wikipedia Page
    • Robert Goulet Wikipedia Page

Little Known Facts (45:10)

• Turning “I Can’t Do That” into “Maybe I Can”

It’s DeLovely (48:35)

• Becoming Reacquainted with Dungeons and Dragons

Current Productions (1:42)

• Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay
• Progress on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda
• Finished the first, cast on the second of the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos
• Progress on the ‘Sup Witches Socks
• Spent some time doing some subversive cross stitch from a Junebug and Darlin
  • Information on the history of the Pink Triangle
• Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
• A little progress on the Bundled in Brioche but now it is on pause because of a dropped stitch.

My Strongest Suit (11:55)

• Paloma Pullover
• Hearthstone Pullover
• Black Boxy
• Sidewinder Slouch

Events (13:21)

• January Playlist: Overtures!
• 2021 In Memoriam Playlist
• Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
• Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
• Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination

Hey Look Me Over (17:36)

• Grease
  • 2016 Grease Live
• Technical facts regarding Grease the musical sourced from the Wikipedia Page on the musical.

Little Known Facts (43:32)

• My technique for avoiding second sock syndrome

A Trip to the Library (44:37)

• Icelandic Mittens: 25 Traditional Patterns Reimagined by Gudrun Hannele Henttinen

It’s DeLovely (50:28)

• Resetting and Refreshing

Current Productions (1:57)

• Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay
• Progress on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda
• Resumed progress on the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos
• Progress on the ‘Sup Witches Socks
• Spent some time doing some subversive cross stitch from a Junebug and Darlin

My Strongest Suit (14:08)

• Tectonic Sweater
• Hearthstone
• Purple Payne
• Ranger Cowl
• Paloma Pullover
• Musselburgh Hat

Events (16:56)

• December Playlist: Kevin’s Christmas
• Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
• Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
• Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination

Hey Look Me Over (17:59)

            Annie!

            Correction: the film adaptation of Annie was released in 1982

            Link to Annie Live!

            Wikipedia page on Annie the Musical

            Mention of the NBC TV Show: SMASH

Little Known Facts (51:25)

            Understudies/Swings don’t often get the recognition they deserve

            Link to video of Hugh Jackman’s curtain speech

            Article about famous actors who got their start as an understudy

It’s DeLovely (56:04)

            The Choral Project Concert in conjunction with the San Jose Chamber Orchestra

            Youtube Video of Choose Something Like a Star by Randall Thompson

Current Productions (2:10)

• Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
• Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay
• Progress on the Bundled in Brioche Scarf by Stephen West
• Cast on, finished, and gifted a Windschief Hat by Stephen West
• Cast on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda

My Strongest Suit (10:58)

• Tectonic Sweater
• Hearthstone
• Boneyard Shawl
• Paloma Pullover
• Musselburgh Hat

Events (13:11)

• December Playlist: Kevin’s Christmas
• Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
• SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale!
• Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
• Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination

Hey Look Me Over (15:06)

• Tick Tick Boom (Available on Netflix)
  • Link to comprehensive guide to all the cameo appearances in the movie
  • Clip from Sunday in the Park with George

It’s DeLovely (51:28)

• The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

Current Productions (1:39)

• Cast on for the Bundled in Brioche Scarf by Stephen West, in MJ Yarns Silken DK in “Party Punch”, Blue Moon Fiber Arts SilkMo in “Carbon”, Malabrigo Silky Merino in “Black”, KnitPicks Andean Silk in “Olive”
• Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket
• Finished the Paloma Pullover
• Swatched and cast on for the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay in Oink Pigments Dapper “Zoot Suit”

My Strongest Suit (10:55)

• Tectonic Sweater
• Hearthstone
• Boneyard Shawl
• Starting Point
• Musselburgh Hat
• Various Handknit socks

Events (12:51)

• November Playlist: Thankvember 2021
• Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!
• Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021
• SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale!
  • Article about benefits of singing with others
• Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022
• Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination

Hey Look Me Over (15:52)

• Diana: The Musical (Available on Netflix)
  • Mention of review of Memphis from Episode 36
  • References used for this segment
    • Erin Davie
    • Judy Kaye
    • Diana, the Musical
    • Barbara Cartland
    • Lin Manuel Miranda’s Sonnet from the 2016 Tony Awards

Little Known Facts (45:09)

• Do a Row, Do a Task

It’s De-Lovely (47:55)

• Eating more mindfully and moving more