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Episode 57 - Sock Madness

4/22/2019

EPISODE 57
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and Emily Tech Edits Ravelry.

Shout outs

Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.

What's knitting now
Emily - Playdate Cardigan by Tin Can Knits in Flamingo Lounge colour way by TINK
A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold

Karla -
1 more swatch
Mom’s cup of tea socks
Chevron Cloud by Espace Tricot

Hibernating
Woolly Lamb,
Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis,
Tulip bag,
Fougasse by Bristol Ivy - 2 sleeves & almost at raglan decreases.
Fintry - Knox Mountain Knit Co
Graphic Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes

FO’s -
Emily -Friendship Shawl by Silivia McFadden out of Berocco Vintage chunky.
Smock Madness by elisabeth white in West Coast Colour sock yarn in an orange.
Demigorgons Lair by Dots Dabbles socks in If sheep chewed bubble gum
Echos by liz harris socks in Black cat custom Fluorescent green and dark variegated grey

Karla - Fidra - Gudrun Johnston
Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid
Mini Cooper by Ginny Sturdy for my Dad MiHarlow by Andrea Mowry
2 easter chicks, pattern adapted from Topsy Turvy Inside Out Toys - Susan B Anderson
Master Yoda

Design features
Emily- Demogorgon - had to frog the leg twice - forgot to do the entire repeat around the leg. Echoes. Had to frong a leg - didn’t go up a needle size.
Karla - moving stitch markers

Knit-lit
Audiobook - Sally Goldenbaum

Talky Talk
Emily -Sill have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. Life is soooo lifey right now. WWKIP day coming up. Classes in Sooke Ewes to Yarns
Karla -, yarn okanagan, cool arts collaborations, retreat lesson

KAL!
#revelinknit2018/9 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!

Signed up for the Wet Coast Wools year long bingo.

Spinning
Emily -. Finished a Endless Roving Merino/silk in a great sunset orange. 2 ply short forward draw. Made rologs in a white-purple gradient. Just starting to spin those
Karla - no spinning

Best laid plans
Emily - SOCK MADNESS, Canal Rings, Exploration Station. Play date for Lizzy. Sweater for me. Socks for Ains really, anything goes
Karla -retreat lesson

Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - dug a garden, thinking of re threading my loom to plain weave instead of waffle.
Karla - finish weaving project

Stash Enhancement
Emily- Sweet Georgia, richard devries, black cat custom.. WHOOPS! Mohair

Karla - gift skein from pbfan65

Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Sleep, and all the words. Bed times.
Karla - terrible 2s

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Episode 56 - Who Wants Brisket?!

3/10/2019

EPISODE 56
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and Emily Tech Edits Ravelry.

Shout outs
Kimberly sent us a sweet email telling us how much she loves the podcast! She has been loving the things she ordered from Sarah from RIV Creative and suggested we check out Sweet Skein O Mine in NS. We did, and the yarn looks AMAZING! Definitely worth a trip to the ole etsy store!

Also Hello to Ravelers Steph, Allison and Carla!

Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.

What's knitting now
Emily - Smock Madness by elisabeth white in West Coast Colour sock yarn in an orange.
Playdate Cardigan by Tin Can Knits in Flamingo Lounge colour way by TINK
Friendship Shawl by Silivia McFadden out of Berocco Vintage chunky.
A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold

Karla -
Fidra - Gudrun Johnston
Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid
Mini Cooper by Ginny Sturdy for my DadSoooo many Swatches!

Hibernating
Woolly Lamb,
Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis,
Tulip bag,
Fougasse by Bristol Ivy - 2 sleeves & almost at raglan decreases.
My cup of tea socks - Robyn Lynn for my Mom
Fintry - Knox Mountain Knit Co
Harlow by Andrea Mowry
Graphic Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes

FO’s -
Emily -Red Heart it’s a wrap knit for Edie by Isabell Kramer
Vanilla socks in Sweet Georgia with a FLK heel
Karla - Casa Loma Vest as a shop sample for Kelowna Yarn, by Casa Loma Jacket by Sachiko Burgin, West Yorkshire Spinners Re:treat Chunky Roving

Design features
Emily- Gauge smage! Playdate cardigan needs to restart. Forgot a few smocks in Smock madness. A joyful thread - Frog pond
Karla - moss stitch

Knit-lit
Audiobook - Sally Goldenbaum

Talky Talk
Emily - 5 winners for CommitToKnit so everyone will get something, they’ll just need to be patient… :D
Karla - Thinking a lot about my knitting to do list : write a gauge blog post to share with the guild, lesson plan for the sorrento retreat, tech editor course, yarn okanagan planning, cool arts collaborations.

Taught a coworker to knit!

KAL!
Thinking about 2019...
#committoknit2018 - I’ll close the thread on my birthday, jan 23. I’m done! I took an extra 3 days
#revelinknit2018/9 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!

Signed up for the Wet Coast Wools year long bingo.

Spinning
Emily -. Ordered 3D bobbins for my sweater spin.
Karla -Finished the Rambouillet spin from knitmas 2019. Another spin for a shawl set ongoing.

Best laid plans
Emily - SOCK MADNESS, Canal Rings, Exploration Station.
Karla - get back to the hibernation list, last things to organize for YO

Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - When warping goes wrong.
Karla - 4/6 project bags finished and a sock snake

Stash Enhancement
Emily- Vegas Yarn from Hubs.
Karla -

Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Sleeping better. All the sicknesses.
Karla - bunkbed

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Episode 55 - Happy 4th Podaversary!

1/27/2019

EPISODE 54
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and Emily Tech Edits Ravelry.

Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.

What's knitting now
Emily - Red Heart it’s a wrap knit for Edie by Isabell Kramer
A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold

Karla -Fougasse by Bristol Ivy - 2 sleeves & almost at raglan decreases.
My cup of tea socks - Robyn Lynn for my Mom
Fintry - Knox Mountain Knit Co
Harlow by Andrea Mowry
Graphic Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes

Hibernating
Woolly Lamb, Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis, Tulip bag

FO’s -
Emily -Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Karla - nothing finished, lots going on.

Design features
Emily- Stitch count is off but, meh. And I missed some decreases and increases… Whoops!
Karla - forgotten button hole

Knit-lit
Audiobook - Death by Cashmere & Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum

Talky Talk
Emily - Happy birthday to me. The thread is closed.
Karla - I HAVE mailed out prizes. Thinking a lot about my knitting to do list : write a gauge blog post to share with the guild, lesson plan for the sorrento retreat, tech editor course, yarn okanagan planning, cool arts collaborations.

KAL!
Thinking about 2019...
#committoknit2018 - I’ll close the thread on my birthday, jan 23. I’m done! I took an extra 3 days
#revelinknit2018/9 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!

Signed up for the Wett Coast Wools year long bingo.

Spinning
Emily -. Got my wheel back. But haven’t spun anything yet
Karla -1.5 bobbins in on the Rambouillet spin from knitmas 2019. Planning for a traditional 3ply.

Best laid plans
Emily - Finish the WIPS, Socks for my aunt, and a shawl for my SIL
Karla - my lesson planning list.

Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Warping warping warping.
Karla - planned three project bags, fabric is washed and ironed, just needs pieces cut.

Stash Enhancement
Emily- Tussah silk from Knit NIght and a large quantity of Berroco Vintage Chunky
Karla - nope, pattern gifted to me and I may need one more skein to finish it. Sheltered by Andrea Mowry in Berroco Voyage

Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Sleep. I just need sleep. ←- This.
Karla- freaking out about kindergarten registration

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Episode 54 - The Morning Show

1/6/2019

EPISODE 54
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and Emily Tech Edits Ravelry.

Shout outs
QuietRiotGrrrl - Mary from Bloomington Indiana
Thisastridpurins - Astrid from Perth Australia
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com
We’ve had some great posts in both the KAL threads and a Meet the Knitter segment! Thank you!

What's knitting now
Emily - Red Heart it’s a wrap knit for Edie by Isabell Kramer
A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia

Karla
Fougasse by Bristol Ivy - 2 sleeves, button band modification math and body cast on
My cup of tea socks - Robyn Lynn for my Mom
Fintry - Knox Mountain Knit Co
Harlow by Andrea Mowry
Graphic Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes

Hibernating
Woolly Lamb, Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis, Tulip bag

FO’s -
Emily -FLK vanilla socks in turtle purl self striping sock yarn Mistletoe Kisses colour way. AND Apex shawl by Knox Mtn Knit Co in Gauge dye works Knox Fade colourway
Tea cup socks in Black Cat Custom BFL base

Karla -
Arne and Carlos Christmas Stocking for Locke
Forager Scarf - Nicola Hodges
Basic Classic Worsted Mittens - Jocelyn Tunney
Land of Leaves Hat - Marianne Bjerkman

Design features
Emily- turning a stitch pattern did not work.
Karla - No charts ugh otherwise everyone is behaving, oh wait, frogged 3” of fougasse

Knit-lit
Fleece Navidad - Maggie Stefton
CBC - Trigger mitts Radi
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thesundayedition/the-sunday-edition-december-16-2018-1.4928642/newfoundland-knitters-rescue-trigger-mitts-from-extinction-1.4928652
https://www.amazon.ca/Saltwater-Mittens-Newfoundland-Heritage-Designs/dp/1775234584/ref=asc_df_1775234584/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292939055252&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2484274022866859667&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=20117&hvlocphy=9001523&hvtargid=pla-570754451258&psc=1

Talky Talk
Emily -
Karla - I have not mailed out prizes, planning for YO, Lesson plan for Sorrento retreat, tech editor course, 2019 aspirations #revelinknit continues, classes at kelowna yarn

KAL!
Thinking about 2019...
#committoknit2018 - I’ll close the thread on my birthday, jan 23. I’m done! I took an extra 3 days
#revelinknit2018 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!

Spinning
Emily -. None, but I’ve got big plans for 2019
Karla - Planned and organized my 2019 goal of spinning a sweater quantity. I have the braid Emily gave me for knitmas lined up first as a get to know you on the wheel.

Best laid plans
Emily - Finish all the WIPS and socks for my aunt.

Karla - Finish Wips (Fougasse, Aeon vest, harlow hat, graphic and tea socks) cleaned up the closet stash and left the things I really want to knit in the bin, everything else in storage. Shop the stash 2019

Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily -It was christmas, we made cookies.
Karla - nuts and bolts

Stash Enhancement
Emily- Knitmas, 4 skeins of sweet Georgia sock yarn… An accidental sweater quantity from Beehive.
Karla - Knitmas

Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Sleep. I just need sleep.
Karla- kids being kids

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Episode 53 - Bring your dark knitting

10/25/2018

EPISODE 53
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and Emily Tech Edits Ravelry.

Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com
We’ve had some great posts in both the KAL threads and a Meet the Knitter segment! Thank you!

What's knitting now
Emily - FLK vanilla socks in turtle purl self striping sock yarn Mistletoe Kisses colour way. AND Apex shawl by Knox Mtn Knit Co in Gauge dye works Knox Fade colourway

Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia

Karla
Arne and Carlos Christmas Stocking
Harlow by Andrea Mowry
Graphic Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes

Hibernating
Woolly Lamb, Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis, Fintry shawl, Tulip bag, Irish Fougasse

FO’s -
Emily - The doodler by Stephen West in green, gold and purple by Sweet Fibre. Vanilla socks with turtle purls self striping sock yarn on a sparkle base. They’re amazeballs. blanket for baby. Friendship Shawl by Sylvia McFadden in Hinterland Range Honey.

Karla - Mark’s hat

Design features
Emily- Bad stitch count on Apex. Ripped back to add extra lace motif to Friendship
Karla - snowman hat had no buffer, blip in brioche

Talky Talk
Emily - I Mailed out prizes!!!! Still one waiting to get to kelowna, but it has made it to kelowna and should be delivered soon.
Karla - Summer Knitting Bingo Winners! tech editing

Knit-lit
Casting Off - Nicole R Dickson
The Knitting Circle - Ann Hood

KAL!
New KALs for 2018! We’re 6 months in!
#committoknit2018 - Plus I”m going to make minis out of my handspun tidbits.
#revelinknit2018 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!
#Summerknittingbingo

Thinking about 2019...
Spinning
Emily -. Did wwsip, then lent my wheel to Sarah at my LYS I’ll get it back for the new year for all of my plans
Karla - Went to the Spin In - Enhanced the stash

Best laid plans
Emily - Commit to knit is almost in the bag. Apex, Vanilla socks and one more pair of socks Thinking about making them with a pattern to spice things up, but I’m worried about being able to knit them while visiting in Dec.. After that do the t shirt for a yarn review, and start spinning for a sweater. Promised Ains a cardigan with all the buttons we see at the LYS.

Karla - knitmas, stockings, secret santa, gift exchange

Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily -Making halloween bags, put the handles on wrong, but got the button holes in for lights so it all works out. Also have started a knit night in Sooke and it’s taken off!
Karla -

Stash Enhancement
Emily- Nothing that I can think of…
Karla - Knitscene, targee, wool/alpaca

Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Will not pee. Walking, Abandonment for Chicago. Bedtime drama all the time.
Karla- Babes leveled up!

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Episode 52- Stop, Collaborate and Listen

9/5/2018

EPISODE 52
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry.

Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com
We’ve had some great posts in both the KAL threads and a Meet the Knitter segment! Thank you!

What's knitting now
Emily - The doodler by Stephen West in green, gold and purple by Sweet Fibre. Vanilla socks with turtle purls self striping sock yarn on a sparkle base. They’re amazeballs.
Sweater for Baby, blanket for baby.

Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Cast on socks for dan in Joma Yarn’s tofino colour way

Karla - Woolly Lamb, Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis, Mark’s hat

FO’s -
Emily - Dotted Rays, Flax for Ains

Karla -
Layer Cake by Knox Mountain Knit Co, Turtle Dove by Espace Tricot (Lisa Culow), Hiraeth hat by Caitlyn Ffrench, wooly lamb

Design features
Emily- nada. I think I’ve got this
Karla - twisted rib, only one sheep

Talky Talk
Emily - I’ll give away prizes before the end of the month. I swear. I’ll do it. * This is the same thing I said last month.
Karla - Summer Knitting Bingo, armstrong fair, knit-lit, tech editing!

KAL!
New KALs for 2018! We’re 6 months in!
#committoknit2018 - Plus I”m going to make minis out of my handspun tidbits.
#revelinknit2018 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!
#Summerknittingbingo

Spinning
Emily -. What’s spinning? WWSIP Sept 15
Karla - I wish but 2019 goals

Best laid plans
Emily - Stay on track for #committoknit2018 the keep a shawl and a pair of socks going for the rest of the year (4 of shawls, 3 pairs of socks) Maybe knit the kiddo a birthday sweater?

Karla - knitmas

Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily -Took my mug rugs off the loom. They’re ok. Have a warp measured for tea towels. Making Kombucha. Lots of baking. Bought supplies to make halloween bags.
Karla -

Stash Enhancement
Emily- Allllll the knitmas.
Karla - Vogue Knitting Book

Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- She’s 4. And 1. Bikes. Work.
Karla- Preschool!

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Episode 51 - Hi Knitters

7/11/2018

EPISODE 51
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry.

Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com
We’ve had some great posts in both the KAL threads and a Meet the Knitter segment! Thank you!

NinnyKnitter for the amazing review on iTunes.

Design features
Emily- I frogged dotted rays because clearly I can’t read or follow directions.
Karla - missing stitches, nothing serious

What's knitting now
Emily - Dotted Rays V2.0

Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Cast on socks for dan in Joma Yarn’s tofino colour way

Karla - Woolly Lamb, Layer Cake, Harlow (brioche hat) by Andrea Mowry in koigu

FO’s -
Emily - Messaline

Karla -
Goldfinch Shawl by Andrea Mowry

Talky Talk
Emily - I’ll give away prizes before the end of the month. I swear. I’ll do it.
Karla - Yarn Okanagan YAY! Summer Knitting Bingo, armstrong fair, Yarned and Dangerous

KAL!
New KALs for 2018! We’re 6 months in!
#committoknit2018 - Shipped prizes, got some more in stash now. Plus I”m going to make minis out of my handspun tidbits.
#revelinknit2018 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!
#Summerknittingbingo

Spinning
Emily -. What’s spinning?
Karla - I wish

Best laid plans
Emily - Stay on track for #committoknit2018 the keep a shawl and a pair of socks going for the rest of the year (4 of shawls, 3 pairs of socks) Maybe knit the kiddo a birthday sweater?

Karla - finish the advent pattern, waiting to hear if I got the tech editor bursary

Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Carry on Bag. Still need to do some finishing on it. Made my dress for the wedding. I just need to hem it. Super happy.
Karla - backpack

Stash Enhancement
Emily- Sweater quantity for Ains’ birthday sweater.

Karla - nada, well sorta, Espace Tricot

Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Night time potty training. Nap dropping. EAT YER DINNER!!!!!

Karla- Off for the summer, always sick, full time Momming, swimming, the never ending saga of shows.

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Episode 50 - moving Mountains

6/5/2018

Interview with Kathleen of a Twisted Purl and Meet the Knitter Amy McKay

EPISODE 50 - Nifty nifty look who’s 50!
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry.

Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com
We’ve had some great posts in both the KAL threads and a Meet the Knitter segment! Thank you!

What's knitting now
Emily - Messaline by Bristol Ivy in Bumblebirch Heartwood base Shadow colour.

Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Cast on socks for dan in Joma Yarn’s tofino colour way

Karla - beach bag with knitting club, Goldfinch Shawl by Andrea Mowry in Paintbox cotton, Harlow (brioche hat) by Andrea Mowry in koigu

FO’s -
Emily -Mister invested by the unapologetic knitter in black cat custom demonhunter colourway.
Rose City Rollers in Round Mountain Fibers 100% merino base in the Succulent colourway. With Contrasting Sweet Georgia heels and toes.

Karla -
Baby kimonos and matching garter stitch earflap hats!

Talky Talk
Emily - Sponsor our KAL’s! Thank you to Seaside Yarn and Button for their generous donation. WWKIP And thank you to creative collette for the HUGE bag of prizes to give away!
Karla - Sorrento Knitting Retreat, Yarn Okanagan, O’Keefe Ranch - interview with Kathleen of A Twisted Purl

Interview with Kathleen of A Twisted Purl in Armstrong BC

KAL!
New KALs for 2018! We’re 6 months in!
#committoknit2018 - Shipped prizes, got some more in stash now. Plus I”m going to make minis out of my handspun tidbits.
#revelinknit2018 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!

Design features
Emily- Messaline doesn’t line up with a chart. I think I can fudge it. Dropped a stitch on the sleeve cuff but didn’t change stitch count. Stitch is looped on a stitch marker
Karla - goldfinch lace

Spinning
Emily -. Chain plied my corriedale singles. Finished the 100% superwash merino by Vivid Yarn Studio. Made it a worsted spun traditional 2 ply. Started a Merino Silk by Endless Roving I’ll call the colour sunset orange. I’m going for a worsted spun fingering weight 2 ply.
Karla - nada, although I gifted some handspun and it was very well received.

Best laid plans
Emily - Stay on track for #committoknit2018 finish Messaline by the end of May the keep a shawl and a pair of socks going for the rest of the year (4 of shawls, 3 pairs of socks)

Karla - finish the advent pattern, layer cake by knox mountain knit co out of fino, finish my cotton tee
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - I made a dress muslin. Made a tote bag, got my real fabric cut for my dress. Still need to make the carry on bag but found super cute stockinette fabric.
Karla - nada

Stash Enhancement
Emily- Review yarn from Round Mountain Fibers - corriedale fleece, spinning wheel, 100% wool

Karla - Sorrento retreat/birthday haul

Meet the Knitter - Amy
Name: Amy McKay
Raverly alias: amyelisha
Other Social media? @amyelisha on instagram (my account is private to protect pictures of my daughter, but I do love connecting with other knitters so don’t be shy about sending me a follow request!)
When and how did you first learn to knit? I think it was in 2014, and I learned by watching YouTube videos. Every time I encountered a new stitch or technique I would just watch videos and practice until I figured it out. My own grandmothers had long since stopped knitting by the time I had an interest, but I’m hoping to teach my daughter in a few more years.
What was your first project? A cotton dishcloth. I knit 3 of them on some terrible plastic needles from Michael’s, but despite some dropped stitches and random yarn overs, they are still workhorses stashed away with my cleaning supplies!
What is your biggest knitting disaster? Hmm. Nothing comes to mind really. I tend to stop long before something ends disastrously (in knitting..not necessarily in life!). I knit a Gaptastic Cowl as one of my earliest projects, before I knew what gauge was, and it was monstrously huge. I’m talking, could-have-clothed-a-linebacker big. Needless to say, it got frogged!
What are you most proud of as a knitter? I’m proud to create beautiful, useful, long lasting items that can be tangible examples for my loved ones of how much I care about them (because it’s a big time & energy investment!). And, when I knit for myself, I’m proud to engage in an activity that is a powerful act of self care both in the actual making of the thing, and then in the wearing of it. It really feels like I’m nurturing myself when I cast on something lovely with only myself in mind. We should really call it self-love knitting, rather than selfish knitting!
What are you favorite items to knit? Stuffed toys for the important tiny humans in my life, and shawls for myself
Are you a process knitter or a product knitter? I’m both! I used to be more of a product knitter but the more time goes on the more I’ve found that the act of knitting has become incredibly important to my well being. I’m a stay-at-home parent now, and it is hands down the most difficult job I’ve ever had (and I used to literally save babies for a living as an NICU nurse). Knitting allows me to satisfy so many of own needs: for mental stimulation, quiet alone time, and creative expression, all of which are hard to come by at this stage of my life. So, process has become extremely important to me as well. That said, I can’t fully engage in a project unless the finished object is something I’m excited to gift or wear. What it will be definitely still matters.
Do you have any knitting goals? Projects? Techniques? I’d love to learn brioche, dive into sweater making, and eventually learn enough of the math involved to begin tech editing. Math doesn’t come easily to me, but I love editing. I can learn, right?
Do you do any other fiber arts other than knitting? Not yet, but I have grand plans to learn embroidery, weaving, sewing, and rug punching. I want to learn it all! Especially sewing, I am most excited about eventually being able to make my own clothes and stop relying on fast fashion, which isn’t in line with my values and not the example for resource stewardship that I want to set for my daughter. But because she is so little, and free time is so scarse, new hobbies have to wait a while.
Do you have any other super powers other than knitting? Momming. Thats a super power right?? I never really felt that i had a “true calling” until my child was born. Mothering, while certainly not all unicorns and rainbows, is really a natural aptitude for me. I’m good at it, and I love it (most days). I used to be a pretty good writer too, back in the day, and I can pick up new languages easily. I’m also a PADI Divemaster, which means I can teach some scuba diving courses and guide other divers around sites. I’m an excellent shark spotter! If there is one to be found or spotted in the distance, I promise i’ll see it.
Anything else you’d like to tell the world? (shameless self promotion!) I’m incredibly passionate about feminism (intersectional or bust), and birth and the myriad of ways the two intersect. And I’ll happily chat about either with anyone, anytime!
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Tooth pop!! Nap schedule has been terrible! THREENAGER temper tantrums.
Karla- Visit from Uncle Ross

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Episode 49 - Supersternal Notch

4/22/2018

EPISODE 49
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry.

Shout outs
SKuehnel - Sharilyn in Kelowna! @weekdaysfromscratch
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com

What's knitting now
Emily - Messaline by Bristol Ivy in Bumblebirch Heartwood base Shadow colour.
Mister invested by the unapologetic knitter in black cat custom demonhunter colourway.
Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Cast on socks for dan in Joma Yarn’s tofino colour way

Karla - Graphic Socks, Afterthought everything socks, baby sweater and advent design, beach bag, fougasse by bristol ivy

FO’s -
Emily -Tin Can Knits Flax for Me in Custom Woolen mills Mule Spun 2 ply in Teal
Coquihalla Hat by Knox Mt Knit Co in Black Cat customs Lets get Worsted base
Mood of March hat by Katrin Schubert in Willow and Lark Woodland by LoveKnitting.com

Karla -
Halloween Socks
Constellate by Hunter Hammerson - Willow and Lark Plume held double with Lorna’s Lace’s
Cornflower Mittens
Weekender Pullover

KAL!
#stashtogiftknit2017 - still haven’t sent our prizes, will happen this week.

New KALs for 2018!
#committoknit2018 - Draw is happening ASAP
#revelinknit2018 - Thank you @porthardy1 for donating a prize

Design features
Emily- Dropped a few stitches in the 2 colour brioche. Fun times. - leveled up
Karla - twisted purl stitch, worried about the hardiness of yarn on weekender

Spinning
Emily -. Finished Smith and Ewe Merino/silk in a 3 ply
Finished a 3 ply BFL by Totally Inked yarn
finished a bobbin of corriedale singles to Chain ply soon.

Karla - Spinning was awesome for about the first 2 weeks of March and then it didn’t happen.

Best laid plans
Emily - Stay on track for #committoknit2018 finish Messaline by the end of May the keep a shawl and a pair of socks going for the rest of the year (4 of each!!)
Karla - aeon vest

Stash Enhancement
Emily- Tough love sock in pistachio. Whoops! Braids by Endless Roving and fibrecraft.Won some yarn the pop up shop at the Victoria public market.

Karla - knit crate, loveknitting.com

Review
Loveknitting.com Willow and Lark - Woodland & Plume http://www.relentlessknitting.com/blog/loveknittingcom-review

Talky Talk
Emily - Sponsor our KAL’s! Thank you to Seaside Yarn and Button for their generous donation. WWKIP
Karla - pub night knitting, sorrento retreat, Kelowna Yarn and Needlecraft fire, tapestry weaving, new car, spring break, fibres west

Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Weaving Mug rugs… Sewing project bags for gifts. Easter egg dyeing roving. Rologs
Karla - Mr Maker, needle felting, easter egg dye roving

Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- 2 in 1 room. Crawling so soon
Karla- go go go!

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Episode 48 - 3 Balls Deep

2/19/2018

EPISODE 47A3 Balls Deep
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com
What's knitting now
Emily - My own Flax out of custom woolen mills in a teal colour.
Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Cast on socks for dan in Joma Yarn’s tofino colour way

Karla - Graphic Socks, Cornflower Mittens, Weekender Pullover, Halloween Socks, Afterthought everything socks

FO’s -
Emily -Tin Can Knits Flax for Dan in Custom Woolen mills Mule Spun 2 ply black (it’s love)
Barley hats for the girls in hand spun hand dyed corriedale
Classic cuffed hat by Purl Soho in hand spun corriedale for Larry
Gramps trifecta for baby Schramm

Karla -
Thistle by Julie Partie out of old stash handspun, my first traditional 3ply, my gauge is not going to work for the pattern so not a lot of progress has been made on in because I’m having to figure out the numbers myself and using it as a construction guide. Cutest sweater though.
Myra Cowl in gradient handspun dyed by muse fibreworks
Montreal Hat
Spirit Bear Hat
Decemberist

KAL!
#stashtogiftknit2017 WINNERS!
Congratulations to @irylknits @blondewithbrains @neets_knits @knittywittyshelle @vcomba5302 @collette_beyer for Q4 entries!

The Grand Prize winner is @bonniegoespublic with 30 gifts knit in 2017!

New KALs for 2018!
#committoknit2018
#revelinknit2018

Design features
Emily- nada
Karla - cornflower mitts require too much brain. Slipper socks too small. Stolen hat.

Spinning
Emily -. Finished 2 ply of Murkey Waters 80/20 merino mulberry silk by totally inked yarn.
Made a 2 play woolen yarn for the Classic cuffed hat.
Did my first singles of Merino Silk by Smith and Ewe for a traditional 3 ply.

Karla - nope but devoting March to spinning

Best laid plans
Emily - Matching family sweaters.Stay on track for #committoknit2018 cast on Black cat custom yarn. Bristol Ivy Messaline in bumblebirch
Karla - I need a vest (mielie nope aeon vest), and a cabled sweater (raspberry delight nope fougasse)

Stash Enhancement
Emily- Weaving Bench, 2 boat shuttles, weaving stuffs.. Mini Skeins, Mug rugs, house broach.+Knitmas

Karla - Spirit yarn from guild meeting, knit crate +Knitmas

Talky Talk
Emily - Sponsor our KAL’s (Thank you Joanne aka @porthardy1), Stash.
Karla - Yarn Okanagan classes, Sorento retreat, knit club at school, wine along, Tattoos

Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Weaving Mug rugs… hope to sew soon.
Karla - Nada

Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- sick baby, SAHM
Karla- moving homes

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