Episode 66 - Suck It Up, Buttercup

In Episode 66, Greg and Pam discuss being old and in the way. They also review Leaflet #17 from Elizabeth Zimmermann's "The Opinionated Knitter."

Special thanks to Dave (KnitCentral Maryann's husband) for the wonderful intro!

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Greg's Projects Greg finished socks (project page) for his mom. He is using a combination of techniques from several patterns: Hermione's Everyday Socksby Erica Lueder, Fish Lips Kiss Heelby Sox Therapist, and Strie Socks, Toe Upby Lara Neel. Greg is working on socks (project page) for himself. He is using a combination of techniques from several patterns: Hermione's Everyday Socksby Erica Lueder, Fish Lips Kiss Heelby Sox Therapist, and Strie Socks, Toe Upby Lara Neel. Greg is working on his Scrappy Sock Yarn blanket (project page). Pattern is Knitted Patchwork Recipe by Martine Ellis. Pam's Projects Pam finished her Mohair Magic Kit Poncho. She got it from Kathy at Got My Goat. She recorded a reviewbefore she cast on! Pam has made a lot of progress on her crochet project, the Malia Bagby Rebecca Langford. Pam also worked on her CPCTCSocks by Sarah Jordan. Pam cast on the JulgranSweater by Andi Satterlund. She is using 100% superwash merino worsted from PassionKNITS Yarn. Pam took a weaving class and made a dishtowel! Now she needs a loom. FiberCrafty needleslicksetcis a FiberCrafty shop that has unique, hand drawn stitch markers that are very whimsical, ring stitch marker sets and travel niddy noddys. The weekly FiberCrafty newsletteralways 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 #17, pages 88-89 featuring hand knit tights! Next up, Leaflet #18, pages 90-93. Misc. Stuff The Weaver's Idea Bookby Jane Patrick Signature Needle Arts 9" Circular Needles: Greg tested the prototypes for these needles last year and is excited to see that they are now available. He received a set as a "thank you" for testing and is looking forward to trying the production model. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Don't forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it! Are you ready for the Back to School Colorwork CAL? It is starting September 1. Line up your "school" supplies now! Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Pam & Greg will be giving a talk about Elizabeth Zimmermann at the Ol' North State Knitting Guildon September 9 in Raleigh, NC. Affiliate Link Disclosures

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