Backstage Knitting Podcast

Episode 51- Outrageous
Monday September 30, 2019

Shout out-Thanks to everyone who messaged to check on me and the podcast.
Quick Life Update- Math, Graduation, New Nephew
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On The Needles:
Ronan by Andrea Mowry in Neighborhood Fiber Arts Studio Worsted in the Dupont Circle colorway. #myrhineBIPOCsweater
Morticia shawl by Boo Knits in lace weight yarn from A Hundred Ravens.
Boneyard by Stephen West in Plymouth Electra Lite in the Gold colorway

Off The Needles:
Lullaby baby sweater in yarn from Apple Studios
Baby Wrap sweater from Churchmouse Yarns in a red and blue from Schmutzerella
Baby Vertabrae in yarn from Oink Pigment
Catch and Release sweater in “Random Acts of Kindness” from Amanda’s arts yarn

In Time Out:
Frogged the Ninilchik Swoncho


In Rehearsal/Performance
I will be stage managing an upcoming production of Camelot. Rehearsals will be starting in November or so.
I am running spot for a burlesque show in early November.


Netflix and Knit:
Doctor Who, Parks and Rec, Friends 25th Anniversary
Craftivism:
Craftivst Afternoons will be returning. The coffee shop we were knitting at closed so we need a new location. Does anyone in the Tacoma/Puyallup/Federal Way area have suggestions for locations? Dates and Times?.
Racism in knitting-
Listen to the “Social Proofing” episode of Knitmore Girls. Little Skein Anne is kind, holds herself accountable, and is a delight to listen to.
Sockmatician, Boyland Knits, and all of the things.
Why is it outrageous? Can’t we fix this?

Book Club:
“Ain’t I a Woman” by bell hooks. Wonderful historical perspective.
Healing Hands:


Events:


#myRhineBIPOCsweater is a knitalong hosted by Lady Dye Dyeworks and the Knitmore Girls. I am happily knitting along!
PNW Yarn Crawl October 4-6, 2019. My sisters, mom, and I will be crawling on Sunday October 6.

Episode 50- Voice in our fingertips
Monday January 20, 2019

Shout out- to Cori who likes to knit blankets and is an academic librarian.
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On The Needles:
Comfy Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry in yarn by Black Trillium Fibers.
The Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Peggy Jane Fibers in the Dirty Orchid Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles
Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorway
Sock Head Hat by Kelly McClure in a pretty yellow from Blissful Knits

Off The Needles:
Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorway
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles.
Helm Hat by Stephen West
Antler Toque by Tin Can Knits
Fingerless mitts of my own creation
Six Mini Sweater Ornaments in different Lion Brand Bon Bon Christmas colors
Sock Head Hat by Kelly McClure

In Time Out:
Wonder Woman Sweater using Ann Budd's Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters

Spinning/Weaving:
I started the #spin15aday project for the year. At home I am spinning Lorna’s Laces on my Matchless and when I am out and about BLF from Allyn Knit and Spin on my Turtle Made bottom whirl drop spindle.
I am using 15 minutes as a way to achieve other goals and reflect on my day/year/project/etc.

In Rehearsal/Performance
Hamlet is now open with New Muses Theatre Co. at the Dukesbay Theatre in Tacoma. I designed the sound and coordinated the costumes.
Annie at the 5th Ave. was amazing over the holiday season. Check out Visia Grace!
The Lion King at the Paramount was also fantastic.

Netflix and Knit:
Aquaman, Various Marvel movies and Wonder Woman, Gilmore Girls, and The Office.

Craftivism:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday March ? from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Bring a project that will create joy, warmth, and comfort for someone in need. Start a group in your area! Ravelry thread.
Racism in knitting-
The comments I saw:
“I don’t see color. I just see people” Is a form of white supremacy.
“I’m white and I’ve been through x, y, and z.” White privilege doesn’t protect you from all the evils of the world. It’s not magic.
“I just want to knit and not get involved or have my bubble burst.” That is white privilege.
“Explorations in Diversity.” And the question from my class.
“Me and White Supremacy Workbook” by Layla F. Saad.
Blackish
Use the voice we have in our fingertips, show up, but realize its not about you and just listen.

Book Club:
Spiral Dance by Starhawk
Hard Choices by Hillary Clinton
1978/79 run of Ms. Marvel
2014/15 run of Captain Marvel (Both were read on Marvel Unlimited)
Healing Hands:
I have completed my Ashiatsu Certification. I am running a special at my studio, Bodywork By Bethany, in Puyallup.

Contests:
Just Vote! Post a picture of you voting in the Ravelry thread or by using #bskpjustvote on Instagram. If you are doing extra (volunteering at the polling station, driving people to and from polling, hosting a voting party, etc) to get the vote post another picture to get another entry. Winners get a skein of “Ravelry Gone Wild” from Fancy Image Yarn.
The WINNER IS: post #3, nikitu

Events:
PCTMA Silent Auction and Spaghetti Feed Feb. 16 5-9pm
Madrona in Tacoma, Wa Feb. 14-17, 2019
Stitches West in Santa Clara, Ca. Feb. 21-24, 2019

Episode 49- The Witching Hour
Wednesday October 31,2018

Shout out- None this week
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On The Needles:
Tegna top by Caitlin Hunter in Manos Del Uruguay Alegria in color A9452 Candombe
The second Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles
Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorway

In Time Out:
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles. Not happy with the toe.
Paris in Berlin by Joji Locatelli in Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to review. Screwed up the pattern. Not sure if it will be redone or made into a new project.
Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure with Knitted Wit Love Is Love DK base. Gonna frog it.

Spinning/Weaving:
Started weaving my new project. It’s making slow progress.
Some spinning but not a lot.

A Review!
Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to review
Love the yarn! The package also came with a pattern, some to-do list note pads, and a sticker.
I highly recommend this yarn!

In Rehearsal/Performance
Saw “On Your Feet” at the Paramount

Netflix and Knit:
Doctor Who, The West Wing, A Star is Born, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Women and Spirituality- The Goddess Trilogy

Craftivism:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Bring a project that will create joy, warmth, and comfort for someone in need. Start a group in your area! Ravelry thread.
The US mid-term elections are in less then a week. VOTE!
Use social media with discretion. Beware of bias and echo chambers.
Make something that makes the world a little brighter.

Book Club:
Spiral Dance by Starhawk

Contests:
Just Vote! Post a picture of you voting in the Ravelry thread or by using #bskpjustvote on Instagram. If you are doing extra (volunteering at the polling station, driving people to and from polling, hosting a voting party, etc) to get the vote post another picture to get another entry. Winners get a skein of “Ravelry Gone Wild” from Fancy Image Yarn. Winner will be randomly selected on November 12

Events:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 and Sunday December 2 from 2-4 pm. Location 115 West Meeker.
Madrona in Tacoma, Wa Feb. 14-17, 2019
Stitches West in Santa Clara, Ca. Feb. 21-24, 2019

Episode 48- Tolerance
Monday October 15,2018

Shout out- None this week
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On The Needles:
Paris in Berlin by Joji Locatelli in Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to review
Tegna top by Caitlin Hunter in Manos Del Uruguay Alegria in color A9452 Candombe
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles
Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorway

In Time Out:
Swing Left sock the first attempt was too small and not happy.
Tegna, didn’t read the chart and had to rip back some.

Spinning/Weaving:
Finished the weaving project that I started at the weaving basics class at the Nifty Knitter Yarn Shop. The yarn is Malabrio
Warped a new project. Haven’t gotten further than that.

Netflix and Knit:
Gilmore Girls, Parks and Rec, The West Wing, Saturday Night Live, Doctor Who
Witchy Sunday featuring- Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus, and a few episodes of Charmed

Craftivism:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Bring a project that will create joy, warmth, and comfort for someone in need. Start a group in your area! Ravelry thread.
Tolerance-
“the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.” - Google
Knitmore Girls Podcast "Heart of Intersectionality" Episode
Internet tips-
Delete the Facebook app from the phone
Use the unfollow button
Knit something

Book Club:
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, mainly on Audible

Contests:
Just Vote! Post a picture of you voting. If you are doing extra (volunteering at the polling station, driving people to and from polling, hosting a voting party, etc) to get the vote post another picture to get another entry. Winners get a skein of “Ravelry Gone Wild” from Fancy Image Yarn. Winner will be randomly selected on November 12

Events:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location 115 West Meeker.
Madrona in Tacoma, Wa Feb. 14-17, 2019
Stitches West in Santa Clara, Ca. Feb. 21-24, 2019

Episode 47
Monday October 8,2018

Shout out- None this week
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On The Needles:
Paris in Berlin by Joji Locatelli in Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to review
Dotted Rays by Stephen West in the Marriage Equality Gradient (not currently available) from Neighborhood Fiber Co.
A Knitted Knocker in cotton
The Resistance Hat by Krista Nelson in red, white, and blue sock yarn.
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles

Off The Needles:
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Mondim Color 201 100% Non Superwash Portuguese wool

Spinning/Weaving:
Finishing a weaving project that I started last week at the weaving basics class at the Nifty Knitter Yarn Shop. The yarn is Malabrigo. Loving the class.

Netflix and Knit:
Gilmore Girls, Parks and Rec, Harry Potter 7.1 and 7.2, 1970s Wonder Woman, Saturday Night Live

Craftivism:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Bring a project that will create joy, warmth, and comfort for someone in need. Start a group in your area! Ravelry thread.

Book Club:
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, mainly on Audible

Yarny Adventures:
Craftivist Afternoon! Great start to the events!

Events:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday November 4 from 2-4 pm. Location 115 West Meeker.
Madrona in Tacoma, Wa Feb. 14-17, 2019
Stitches West in Santa Clara, Ca. Feb. 21-24, 2019

Episode 46- A Special Guest!
Monday October 1, 2018

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On The Needles:
Nakia's Infinity Wrap/Scarf, kit from Jimmy Beans Wool
Paris in Berlin by Joji Locatelli in Bijou Basin Ranch Gobi fingering, 65% silk, 35% baby camel, in the Valhalla colorway- sent to me by Bijou Basin to review
Half a welcome blanket square
Erinne is working on
Sherlock Scarf
Blanket Square

Off The Needles:
Sock Head Cowl by Kelly McClure in Mountain Colors Yarns in the Lady Slipper Colorway
One blanket square for my welcome blanket

In Time Out:
Erinne frogged a cowl that she twisted when joining.

Spinning/Weaving:
New Schact Matchless- I did some spinning. Still using the Kraemer roving
Finished a weaving project that has been on the loom for a while in prep for a weaving basics class we are taking this week

A Review!
Mountain Colors Yarns in the Lady Slipper Colorway
Fiber content: 53% Superwash Merino, 17% domestic wool, 17% slk, 13% nylon
450 yards in each 100g skein

In Rehearsal/Performance
Erinne with be performing in Scrooge at Tacoma Little Theater this coming holiday season.

Netflix and Knit:
Gilmore Girls, Parks and Rec, Harry Potter 1-6
Erinne has been watching Daria on Hulu

Craftivism:
Starting a knitting club for the Oasis Youth Center. Looking for donations of yarn, and circular and dpns in US 7, 8, and 9s. First meeting went great!
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.

Book Club:
Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, mainly on Audible
Erinne is reading The Magic Misfts by Neil Patrick Harris

Yarny Adventures:
PNW Yarn Crawl on Sunday was great! Lots of fun with my family and lots of fun seeing the shops and other crawlers.

Events:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location 115 West Meeker. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.
Madrona in Tacoma, Wa President’s Day weekend 2019
Stitches West in Santa Clara, the last weekend in Feb. 2019

Episode 45!
Monday September 24, 2018

Shout out- From the Knit and Brew crew in Leavenworth, Wa.
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On The Needles:
Nakia's Infinity Wrap/Scarf, kit from Jimmy Beans Wool
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Mondim Color 201 100% Non Superwash Portuguese wool
Sock Head Cowl by Kelly McClure in Mountain Colors Yarns in the Lady Slipper Colorway


Off The Needles:
Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Badger Buddy colorway
The Bigger On The Inside Shawl by Kate Atherly in Mosiac Moon's "Rose Tyler" colorway for the Time Vortex Lace bit. And Madeline Tosh "Raspberry Cordial" colorway for the TARDIS section.

In Time Out:
Frogging my Doctor Who TARDIS Afghan, thinking about double knitting it. Best way to math?

Spinning/Weaving:
New Schact Matchless. Spinning when I can. Am in love with wheel.

Netflix and Knit:
An American President, Infinity War, Black Panther, Gilmore Girls, Parks and Rec, Doctor Who, Daria and Star Trek: TNG
Craftivism:
Starting a knitting club for the Oasis Youth Center. Looking for donations of yarn, and circular and dpns in US 7, 8, and 9s.
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.

Book Club:
Explorations In Diversity
The Gender Creative Child
Healing Hands:
I took an Ashiatsu class that I loved!
Opening up my own massage space!

Yarny Adventures:
I did my presentation on the history of knitting for the Seattle Knitter’s Guild and it was amazing!
Rose City Comic Con was great! Very maker and children friendly. (I misplaced the bag maker’s card but I will link to it as soon as I find it. ;) )

Events:
PNW Yarn Crawl The Fall Crawl is September 28-30, 2018
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location 115 West Meeker. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.
Madrona in Tacoma, Wa President’s Day weekend 2019
Stitches West in Santa Clara, the last weekend in Feb. 2019

Episode 44- Although, I take that back
Thursday August 16 , 2018

Shout out-
Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and I’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!

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On The Needles:
Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry in Sublime DK by Blacktrillium Fibers- The body is blocking before I pick up the collar and try it again!
Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Badger Buddy colorway
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Mondim Color 201 100% Non Superwash Portuguese wool
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles


Off The Needles:
Mama Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Rainier colorway. (Unable to find in the shop at the moment but she did have a lot of other national park colorways.)

Spinning/Weaving:
Drop spindle from TurtleMade and roving from Kraemer Yarns in the Mauch Chunky Roving in bright pink, purple, and teal. I was drop spindling at the park during a kids camp last week. My plan is to make spinners out of all of them.

Netflix and Knit:
Christopher Robin, Life of the Party, Making It on NBC but streams on Hulu, and Batman (1989)
Craftivism:
I voted in the Washington State Primary. VOTE!!! Register to vote for the midterms if you haven’t already!
Starting a knitting club for the Oasis Youth Center. Looking for donations of yarn, and circular and dpns in US 7, 8, and 9s.
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location TBD. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.

Book Club:
I finished Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!!
I have started Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince!

Events:
September 5, 2018 I'm teaching a mini class on the history of knitting!
Rose City Comic Con September 7-9, 2018

PNW Yarn Crawl The Fall Crawl is September 28-30, 2018
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location TBD. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.

Episode 43- Human Swift
Thursday August 2 , 2018

Shout out- Meepers (who is Blacktrillium Melanie) introduced herself in the Ravelry group!
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On The Needles:
Mama Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Rainier colorway. (Unable to find in the shop at the moment but she did have a lot of other national park colorways.)
1 Sockhead Slouch Hats by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Badger Buddy colorway

Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles


Off The Needles:
Sockhead Slouch Hats by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Sneaky Snake Colorway
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Mondim Color 201 100% Non Superwash Portuguese wool


In Time Out:
Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry in Sublime DK by Blacktrillium Fibers- It is leaving time out slowly!

Spinning/Weaving:
So much spinning for Tour De Fleece! One project on the wheel and three different drop spindles. The new drop spindle from TurtleMade

In Rehearsal/Performance
Nothing at the moment


Netflix and Knit:
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? The Mr. Rogers Documentary

Book Club:
Respect the Spindle by Abby Franquemont

Yarny Adventures:
Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018

Events:
September 5, 2018 I'm teaching a mini class on the history of knitting!
Rose City Comic Con September 7-9, 2018

PNW Yarn Crawl The Fall Crawl is September 28-30, 2018

Episode 42- Fun with Color!
Thursday July 19, 2018

Shout out- No Shout outs this week
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On The Needles:
Mama Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Rainier colorway. (Unable to find in the shop at the moment but she did have a lot of other national park colorways.)
1 Sockhead Slouch Hats by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Sneaky Snake Colorway
Dotted Rays Shawl by Stephen West in the Marriage Equality Gradient set by Neighborhood Fiber Co. Sorta in time out. Constantly 14ish stitches off.
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Mondim Color 201 100% Non Superwash Portuguese wool


Off The Needles:
1 Sockhead Slouch Hats by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Lion Heart Colorway.

Spinning/Weaving:
So much spinning for Tour De Fleece! One project on the wheel and two different drop spindles.
A Review!
Kraemer YarnsMauch Chunky Roving
100% US Wool
28 Microns
Sold in 1 lb quantities on their website


In Rehearsal/Performance
Lysistrata closed this past weekend but we have God Of Vengence opening in August! I’ll be doing sound, Box Office and probably some costume help.


Netflix and Knit:
Ant-man and the Wasp, The Incredibles 2, Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (on Hulu), and the 1970 Wonder Woman Tv Series.
Craftivism:
Craftivist Atlanta is hosting a weekly craftivist together. Right now they are making Welcome Blankets. Is this something people in the Northwest would be interested in doing? Rotate between North and South side?
“Believe that the personal is political and that every choice and action we make affects not only ouselves and our lives, but the lives of others as well.” -Knitting for Good Page 101

Yarny Adventures:
Tour de Fleece Kick Off!!! Saturday July 7, 2018 2:30-5 Pioneer Park in Puyallup. Not in the Pavilion.

Events:
Tour de Fleece July 7-29, 2018

Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018
PNW Yarn Crawl The Fall Crawl is September 28-30, 2018

Episode 41- Community
Monday July 2, 2018

Shout out- No Shout outs this week
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Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group! Subscribe to audio on Apple Podcasts and video on YouTube!

On The Needles:
Mama Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Rainier colorway. (Unable to find in the shop at the moment but she did have a lot of other national park colorways.)
2 Sockhead Slouch Hats by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Lion Heart Colorway and the Sneaky Snake Colorway
Dotted Rays Shawl by Stephen West in the Marriage Equality Gradient set by Neighborhood Fiber Co. Sorta in time out. Constantly 14ish stitches off.
In Rehearsal/Performance
Costumes and sound for a production of Lysistrata with New Muses Theatre Company- Open Now through July 15! Come check it out! Not family friendly!
Saw the Color Purple last night at the Paramount


Netflix and Knit:
How I met Your Mother- Hulu, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Broadway: The American Musical
Craftivism:
It’s been a rough couple weeks in the US. I’m using this segment to promote projects and other ways positive and effective change within and outside of the crafting realm.

Events:
Tour de Fleece Kick Off!!! Saturday July 7, 2018 2:30-5 Pioneer Park in Puyallup. Not in the Pavilion.
Tour de Fleece July 7-29, 2018

Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018

Episode 40- A New Chapter
Monday June 11, 2018

Shout out- Lizzie from Toronto, Lin from Tuscaloosa, and Nancy from Maine
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Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group!

On The Needles:
Mama Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Rainier colorway. (Unable to find in the shop at the moment but she did have a lot of other national park colorways.)
2 Sockhead Slouch Hats by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Lion Heart Colorway and the Sneaky Snake Colorway


Off The Needles:
Sparkle Raglan Sweater by Krysten Ritter. Kit is no longer available at We Are Knitters
Baby Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Twisted Owl Fiber Studio in the Darkwing Duck colorway




In Time Out:
The darn collar is wrong!Comfort Fade Cadri by Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DK starting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to Carnaval



Spinning/Weaving:
Did some spinning with the preschoolers for Y week. She has also spent some time spinning on the wheel and drop spindle just for her own enjoyment.

In Rehearsal/Performance
Costumes and sound for the upcoming production of Lysistrata with New Muses Theatre Company


Netflix and Knit:
Watched all of the MCU, some films have been repeated. Step by Step and Full House on Hulu, in theaters Book Club, Deadpool 2, RBG, Infinity War

Book Club:
Reading the 1970s run of Ms. Marvel on Marvel Unlimited, and Marvel Comics: The Untold Story by Sean Howe

Yarny Adventures:
PNW Yarn Crawl, Field Trip to Church Mouse Yarns and Teas on Bainbridge Island, World Wide Knit in Public Day at the Twisted Kilt, and the Vashon Sheep Dog Classic

Events:

Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018

Episode 39! You’re Wrong
Saturday April 7, 2018

Shout out- Lori from San Jose who Bethany met at Stitches West this year, Lisa from Pittsburgh, and Ravelry User GypseeJones from Moses Lake, Wa.
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On The Needles:
Bethany is working on:
Almost done with the first sleeve! Comfort Fade Cadri by Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DK starting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to Carnaval
Cast on my “Batman” socks! Standard toe-up socks in a funky rib pattern I don’t know if I like. I will use a Fish Lips Kiss Heel Yarn is It's All About Ewe Yarn in the “Hairy Lemon” color.

Anna is working on:
Beekeeper's Quilt Hexipuffs in various leftover sock yarn
Basic socks in Superwash Merino in “Pockets” colourway from Knitted Wit on US 1’s and a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox Therapist
the “So Faded” pullover by Andrea Mowry in Malabrigo Mechita in “English Rose”, “Lotus”, “Indiecita”, “Poipu”, and “Whale’s Road” got all cast on and working on the first color fade!!

In Time Out:
Bethany put lots of things in Time Out:
Kamryn’s Birthday Present: Frogged!
Bad Juju socks: Frogged!

Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:
Anna - made a couple pot holders and repaired things languishing in her Mending Pile. A pair of jeans and put a new zipper in an old dress.
Also made a Galaxy Skirt to wear to the Amanda Palmer concert tomorrow!!


Spinning/Weaving:
Bethany did some construction paper weaving with her preschoolers for W week.

Netflix and Knit:
Bethany has been doing the Countdown to Avengers: Infinity War! Watched Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Guardians of the Galaxy. This weekend will finish phase two with Age of Ulton and Antman
Anna watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gilmore Girls, The Court Jester with Danny Kaye and Glynis Johns, and Guardians of the Galaxy 1

Events:

Marvel Cinematic Universe-A-Long! A countdown to Infinity War! Use #BskpMCUalong
March for Science April 14, 2018 Seattle, Washington- Bethany can’t be there now but you should!
PNW Yarn Crawl May 3-6, 2018 Bethany and family will be crawling on Sunday the 6th.
World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 9, 2018. Watch for us to do something!
Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018

Episode 38! A Super Episode!
Sunday March 25, 2018

Shout out- Margo from Portland who is doing a mystery production in PDX this summer.
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On The Needles:
Bethany is working on:
Almost done with the body. Working on fading in the forth color. iComfort Fade Cadri by Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DK starting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to Carnaval
DK weight socks in Bad JuJu from Amanda’s Art Yarn on size Us 3 needles, heel has been turned and am working on the cuff- pretty sure I am going to frog them.
The Bigger On The Inside Shawl by Kate Atherly in Mosiac Moon's "Rose Tyler" colorway for the Time Vortex Lace bit. And Madeline Tosh "Raspberry Cordial" colorwayfor the TARDIS section. The Lace Vortex bit is done and the Tardis section is waiting for Bethany to have brains to look up how to do a bobble.

Anna is working on:
Beekeeper's Quilt Hexipuffs in various leftover sock yarn (Magpie Fibers “Empty Night and Hell's Bells” Malabrigo Mechita in “Ink”, Miss Babs Killington in “Half Past Midnight”)
Basic socks in Superwash Merino in “Pockets” colourway from Knitted Wit on US 1’s and a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox Therapist
Almost On the needles: “So Faded” by Andrea Mowry in Malabrigo Mechita in “English Rose”, “Lotus”, “Indiecita”, “Poipu”, and “Whale’s Road” Just waiting on English Rose to arrive from Jimmy Beans Wool!


Off The Needles:
Bethany Finished:0

Anna finished: 2 Hexipuffs!


In Time Out:
Bethany put lots of things in Time Out:
Kamryn’s birthday present. It just doesn’t seem to like what Bethany or the amazing Alter Knit book wants it to be.
Anna-0

Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:
Anna - Finished her “Georgia O’Keefe” dress (pattern is Sew House Seven for Simplicity Pattern: 8231)


Spinning/Weaving:
0
In Rehearsal/Performance
Bethany- Lots of New Muses productions happening over the summer.
Anna-0

Netflix and Knit:
Bethany has been watching: Blackish- caught up and waiting for more episodes, Restarted Supergirl, watched Thor Ragnarok and the new 2017 Jumanji
Anna saw Black Panther, rewatched Coraline, and started watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Events:

Marvel Cinematic Universe-A-Long! A countdown to Infinity War! Use #BskpMCUalong
Superhero Dreamcatcher Afghan- It looks like the Spider man logo.
Superhero Civil War hats! - Colorwork hats that say Team Cap or Team Iron Man
Captain America Knit Hoodie- This looks so cool and has been in Bethany’s to knit list for a while.
Black Panther Afghan Square
Nakia's Infinity Scarf
March for Science April 14, 2018 Seattle, Washington- Bethany can’t be there now but you should!
PNW Yarn Crawl May 3-6, 2018 Bethany and family will be crawling on Sunday the 6th.
World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 9, 2018. Watch for us to do something!
Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018

•Episode 37! March 10, 2018- Producer of Ones Own Life
•One Minute Real Life Update!
•Shout out- Jessica in Germany, Sylvia from Wisconsin, Noel from Denver, Colorado, Becca from somewhere unknown.
• Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!
•
•Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry group!
•
•On The Needles:
oBethany is working on:
•Swatched for the Comfort Fade Cardiby Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DKstarting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to Carnaval
•DK weight socks in Bad JuJu from Amanda’s Art Yarn on size Us 3 needles, heel has been turned and am working on the cuff.
•The Bigger on the Inside shawl by Kate Atherly in Mosiac Moon "Rose Tyler" colorway for the Time Vortex Lace bit which is almost done. And Madeline Tosh “Raspberry Sorbet” or something for the TARDIS section.
•Most of the turned brim for the Resistance Hat- the Mature Version by Krista Nelson in Cascade Heritage. Red, White, and Blue.
oAnna is working on:
•Basic socks in Superwash Merino in “Pockets” colourway from Knitted Wit on US 1’s and a Fish Lips Kiss Heel
•Off The Needles:
oBethany Finished:
•3 more Knitted Knockers equaling two pairs of knockers that were donated at Stitches West
•“Coronation Day” Boxy by Joji Locatelli in Fancy Image Yarn “Winter Jewel” colorway.
•Wonder Woman Wrap by Carissa Browning using Madeline Tosh
•The Space Princess Hat by GENEVIEVE MILLER from the Knits for Nerds book in Red Heart in a Rapunzel Yellow.
oAnna finished:
•Aidan’s Cowl in Big Box yarn
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•In Time Out:
oBethany put lots of things in Time Out:
•Her Stitches sock that has turned into the Bigger on the Inside Shawl.
oAnna-
•Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:
oAnna - Started embellishing my Graduation Dress
oOther dress projects are in the works

•Spinning/Weaving:
oBethany- learned how to chain ply at knitting group. She thinks her singles are the reason for her spinning attacking her.
•Netflix and Knit:
oBethany has been watching: Blackish, Restarted Doctor Who with the 9th Doctor on Amazon Prime, lots of the Olympics, and Black Panther.
oAnna has been watching: Stardust, The Mind of a Chef/Chef’s table on Netflix
oPlanning to go see Black Panther, Maria and the Wishflower (Miyazaki), Coco! Wrinkle in Time
•
•Events:

oRecap the-Ravelynics, Madrona, Stitches and Emerald City Comicon!
oMarch For Our Lives- Seattle
•Neighborhood Fiber Co. "Parkland" benefit colorway
oMarch For Science April 14, 2018 Seattle, Washington (The date has changed since we recorded and Bethany will not be able to attend.)
oWorld Wide Knit in Publiic Day is June 9, 2018. Watch for us to do something!
oAn awesome summer knit a Long is in the works!!

Episode 36- The Tongue Twister Episode!


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On The Needles:
Bethany is working on:
A knitted Knocker- https://www.knittedknockers.org
DK weight socks in Bad JuJu from Amanda’s Art Yarn on size Us 3 needles
Kamryn’s Birthday Hat- Alter Knit Book!- https://www.amazon.com/AlterKnit-Stitch-Dictionary-Modern-Knitting/dp/1632505533/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517191672&sr=8-1&keywords=alterknit+stitch+dictionary+200+modern+knitting+motifs
Did the provisional cast on for the Resistance Hat- the Mature Version by Krista Nelson in Cascade Heritage. Red, White, and Blue- https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/resistance-hat
Anna is working on:
Her seed stitch stress scarf
An Entrelac Baby Blanket- Anna’s pattern in various balls of Noro- https://knittingfever.com/brand/noro


Off The Needles:
Bethany Finished:
PLymouth Happy Feet in the Blueberry colorway socks! 1 Knitted Knocker in Cascade Ultra Pima, 2 Pussy Hats in exchange for a donation to the YWCA
Anna finished:
The second flip top mitten of her own pattern in stash yarn.


In Time Out:
Bethany put lots of things in Time Out:
Knitted Knocker- misread the pattern and redid the knocker, Roxie- was told to get a toy and got my yarn instead, Zombie Stitch pattern fail.
Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:
Anna has loving looked at her sewing things as she packs for an upcoming move.

Spinning/Weaving:
Bethany- did some weaving with my preschoolers. And a bit of spinning on my drop spindle.


Netflix and Knit:
Bethany has been watching:
Full House! Will & Grace, Logan, Battle of the Sexes, Princess Bride in theater


Events:
Ravelynics Feb 9-25, 2018
Madrona in Tacoma Wa Presidents Day Weekend 2018.
Stitches West! Last weekend in February 2018 Santa Clara Ca.
Emerald City Comicon first weekend in March 2018 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
March for Science April 22, 2018 Seattle, Washington

Backstage Knitting Podcast
Episode 35- Knitting Funk
Shownotes!
•Episode 35, January 6, 2018
•Shout out: Introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out!
•Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry group!
•On The Needles:
oAnna is working on the second flip top mitt that she is referring to as the “Sunflower Mitts” pattern by Anna in yarn from a big box store.
oBethany is working on: New pair of socks, on size US 3s, in the BadJuJu colorway from Amanda’s Art yarn, DK weight, PussyHat #14 for Nic’s boss in Cascade 220 Superwash 100% Merino.
•Off The Needles:
oAnna finished her pink cowl in Madeline Tosh DK in “Nectar’ pattern by Anna, and one of her “Sunflower Mitts” pattern also by Anna
oBethany Finished: Paris In Berlin by Joji locatelli in the UW colorway from Fancy Image for my Step Mom for Christmas, Vanilla Sock w/ Fish Lips kiss heel, Plymouth happy feet blueberry color way

•Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna did some light weaving.
•Spinning/Weaving:
oBethany did some weaving the other night.
•Netflix and Knit:
oAnna has been watching Gilmore Girls and saw Star Wars: The Last Jedi in the theaters.
oBethany has been watching Will & Grace on Hulu, some different sporting events and Lady Bird at the Grand Cinema.
•Events:
oRavelynics- Feb. 9th?-25th? Ish!
oMadrona in Tacoma Wa Presidents Day Weekend 2018.
oStitches West! Last weekend in February 2018 Santa Clara Ca.

Episode 34. December 28, 2017
Shout out: To Jessica from the Twin Cities in Minnesota
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On The Needles:
Bethany is working on:
Paris In Berlin by Joji locatelli in the UW colorway from Fancy Image for my Step Mom for Christmas
Coronation Day Boxy by Joji in the Winter Jewel colorway
Vanilla Sock w/ Fish Lips kiss heel, almost to the purl ridge, Plymouth happy feet blueberry color way
October wedding shawl
Off The Needles:
Bethany Finished:
2 little sweater Christmas Ornaments out of Lion Brand Bon Bons in the Christmas pack.
My Cozy Cashmere cowl, still need to weave in ends.- LOVED IT!! Available in 25 colors, 100% Cashmere, 25g ball- 87 yards, I knit my cowl with fives, recomended needle size is US 6 or 7, Solocashmere from Filatura di Crosa
Sweater number 46 in the 60 quick baby knits in Cascade 220 Super Wash in a bright Red
Hamilknit Hat by Emily Straw in the same blue I used for the last two Hamilknit hats and a sparkly silver.
In Time Out:
Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:
Spinning/Weaving:


Netflix and Knit:
Bethany has been watching:
Hallmark Channel Christmas movies
The Force Awakens, the entire trilogy
Will and Grace
The Last Jedi
The Greatest Showman
In Rehearsal/Performance/Healing Hands:
Contests:
Virtual Raffle drawing! Show screen shot of receipt or knitted items that have been donated to refugee groups
Events:
#BSKPBuddyBuddyAlong!
Madrona in Tacoma Wa Presidents Day Weekend 2018.
Stitches West! Last weekend in February 2018 Santa Clara Ca.
A Year In Review:
Things Bethany has finished: 11 Pussy hats, 3 sock head hats by Kelly McClure, Coffee Date Shawl by CC Almon, 2 pairs of socks, stuffed animals (Doxi-Corn from the Rebecca Danger scrap book), 3 Hamilknit Hats, LaBoe Top by Cory Ellen, Shrek Hat and Set of Shrek Ears, Christmakah Shrowl by Stephen West, TPCT by Teresa Gregorio, BabyWrap Sweater by Church Mouse, a single sock, cashmere cowl, rolled brim hat
Bethany’s Goal for Next Year: Put my Projects on Ravelry

Backstage Knitting Podcast
Episode 33- Happy Thanksgiving!
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•On the Needles:
oAnna is working on an eyelet cowl in a discontinued Madeline Tosh yarn in her own pattern, she is also working on some flip top mitts that are a pattern of Anna’s as well with some old stash yarn.
oBethany is working on her own cowl creation out of Filatura Di Crosa in Solo Cashmere, a secret birthday present for her sister, Kamryn, vanilla socks in Plymouth Happy Feet “Blueberry” colorway, using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel, and a Black Lives Matter pussyhat in Cascade 220 using her own pussy hat formula and chart.
•https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/filatura-di-crosa-solocashmere
•https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/happy-feet-100-splash-hand-dyed-item-1555
•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel
•Off the Needles:
oBethany blocked several projects. The TCPT by Teresa Gregorio in Miss Babs Yowza “Deep Sea Jelly Fish”, the Baby Wrap Sweater by Church Mouse Yarns in the “UW” colorway from Fancy Image Yarn, the Shrowl by Stephen West in the “Christmakah” colorway from Amanda’s Art Yarn, and a really old hat knit from a magazine about 7 years ago.
•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tpct
•https://www.missbabs.com/collections/yowza/products/yowza-deepseajellyfish
•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-wrap-sweater
•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p190/UW_-_Fingering_Wt._Merino.html
•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shrowl
•http://www.amandasartyarn.com
•Netflix and Knit:
oAnna has been watching Gilmore Girls, Voltron, and In Search of Israeli Cuisine.
oBethany has been watching Boy Meets World season 5 on Hulu- which has the entire TGIF line up from the mid 90s!! She also saw Justice League which is better with wine.
•In Rehearsal/Performance:
oBethany has been nominated for a Broadway World Award. Please take the time to vote for her Sound Design for A Servant of Two Masters with New Muses Theatre Company. (Voting for New Muses and Tacoma Little Theatre is a great way to go for the rest of the categories!)
•https://www.broadwayworld.com/seattle/vote2017region.cfm
oEvents!
•Online Raffle! Show a screen shot of your receipt when you donate to an immigrant and refugee organization and you’ll be entered to win prizes!
•#bskpbuddybuddyalong Find a friend online or in person and work on the same project or different projects from the same designer! Have fun! Post pictures in the thread and Instagram!
•Bethany will be at Madrona in Tacoma and Stitches West in Santa Clara in February 2018.
oFind, friend, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Periscope!
oJoin our awesome Ravelry Group!
oShownotes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com
oEmail us at backstageknitting@gmail.com

Episode 32- Flickering Lights

Shout Out: Cynalune who live east of Paris, and Ashley who runs a musical theater company

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•On the Needles:
oAnna is working on a cowl of her own patterning in Madeline Tosh DK “Geode,” she is also working on her seed stitch scarf.
•https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/Madelinetosh/ToshMerinoDK.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=66253
•(It looks like the yarn has been discontinued. I think this is the right colorway but I’m not sure. –Bethany)
oBethany is working on a cowl with Solo Cashmere from Filatura Du Crosa- sent to us for review. Thus far it is lovely, will go more in depth next time, cowl pattern is of her own imagination. Her October wedding shawl, yarn from Purl Soho, pattern by herself as well. Vanilla sock, yarn is Plymouth Happy Feet in the Blueberry Colorway, using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. Wonder Woman wrap, yarn is Madeline Tosh, Up sized the needles from a US 4 to a US 6, cast on the smaller size and I am much happier.
•https://www.purlsoho.com/flax-down.html
•https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/happy-feet-100-splash-hand-dyed-item-1555
•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel
•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wonder-woman-wrap-knit
•
•Off the Needles:
oBethany has finished several Welcome Blanket squares. TPCT by Teresa Gregorio, in Miss Babs Yowza in the Deep Sea Jelly Fish color way.
•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tpct
•https://www.missbabs.com/collections/yowza/products/yowza-deepseajellyfish

•In Time:
oBethany cast on a pair of mittens that she frogged and a different cowl that she frogged too.
•Sew a needle pulling thread:
oAnna may have done some mending. Possibly sewing on a button.
•Spinning/Weaving/Cross Stitch:
oBethany started working on a feminist cross stitch kit from June Bug and Darlin that I bought from the Starlight Knitting Society at Vogue Knitting Live. Almost done with the word “feminist.”
•https://www.starlightknittingsociety.com
•https://junebuganddarlin.com/shop-1/feminist-kit

•Netflix and Knit:
oAnna has been watching Gilmore Girls, Voltron, and the Ken Burns docu-series on Prohibition.
oBethany went to see Goodbye Christopher Robin and Spider-Man Homecoming, Thor Ragnarok, and watched Friends From College on Netflix
•In Rehearsal, etc.
•Contests:
oDonate to a refugee or immigrant relief organization and post a screen shot of the receipt in the thread and we will randomly draw and send out the rest of the All Knitters Eve Prizes.
•Events:
oBuddy Buddy Along- Find a friend online or in person and cast on the same thing or different things from the same designer. Enjoy working on something together. Use #bskpbuddybuddyalong
oMadrona is February 15-18, 2018 in Tacoma, Washington
oStitches West is February 22-25 in Santa Clara, California
o**Knitting event survey** Please take it!
•Social Media: Find, Friend, and Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Periscope.
•Join our Ravelry group.
•Show notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com and you can email us at backstageknitting@gmail.com