Episode 60 - My Uninformed Opinion

In Episode 60, Greg and Pam discuss Questionable Authority, Confidence and Obsessing. They also review Leaflet #11 from Elizabeth Zimmermann’s “The Opinionated Knitter.”

Special thanks to LeagleEagle for this episode’s introduction!

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Greg’s Projects Greg finished his Lana Grosa Socks in Lana Grossa Meilenweit Ashbury yarn. Greg has also been knitting prototypes for future designs. Pam’s Projects Pam got about 1/2 a foot done on her CPCTC socks from Sarah Jordan. She is using yarn from ShariArts. Pam worked on Gina’s Brioche Cowl from Purl Soho and is back to fresh yarn! Pam made a bunch more swirls for her daughter’s college blanket. She is up to 75 made. The pattern is Swirly Pop by Marken of the Hat and I. She is using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted. She is trying to decide how to handle the edge swirls. Pam also got some spinning done on her merino project. FiberCrafty Jessica is based in Lebanon, CT and owns Blue Anchor Boutique. She has wonderful stitch markers, progress keeps and also makes needle pouches. The weekly FiberCrafty newsletter always has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it’s good. You should subscribe. The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link) We discussed Leaflet #11, pages 58-65 . Several hat patterns are included: Pillbox, Ski-Bonnet, Headband, Very Warm Hat, and Fast Cap. Next up, Leaflet #12, pages 66-71. We mentioned Mary Thomas’s (sic) Knitting Book (affiliate link) because Elizabeth referenced it. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events We are wrapping up the Stripe Domination Hat by Ellen Silva. Stay tuned for a new Colorwork Along Don’t forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it! Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Blue Ridge Fiber Festival (June 7 & 8) in beautiful Sparta, NC. Some classes will be offered on June 6. Miscellaneous Greg mentioned The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs. Greg mentioned Jackie Onassis. Greg mentioned Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat by Bob Dylan.

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