Nov 13, 2015
The beginning of November has finally brought us the beginning
of sweater weather, and as we delightfully exclaim this episode
"When you're cold, you're cold." No apologies for putting on
sweaters as the thermometer dips below 68º this episode! In fact,
we are rather gleeful to pull our old friends out of storage and
welcome them back into our wardrobe rotation. (In fact, though I
didn't mention it on the podcast, this editor is planning on
wearing her big oversized Traveling Sweater later on this
evening at an event.) And can I just add how wonderful it is to
have shawls to drape around myself when I feel a chill? It's our
season knitters and crocheters and if I have one piece of advise to
give, it is this. Wear those knits! Don't keep them tucked away for
"someday," or wait for the perfect outfit, or keep them reserved
"for good." You invested time and money, so if you've made
something lovely for yourself, wear it with pride.
In episode 101 we return to our regular segments and catch up on
what we have been wearing, stalking, knitting, and finishing. These
are our comfort segments, and as we enter the busy holiday season,
it is good to focus on simple things that bring us pleasure and
delight. I hope this episode finds you wrapped in warmth, with hook
or needles in hand, and listening to your friendly knitting podcast
friends!
- Sharlene
What are we wearing?
Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah
Fettig
Sharlene's Foggy Coast Cardigan
Focus Dress by Meiju K-P
Gayle's Focus Dress
Pressed Leaves by Alana
Dakos
Gayle's Pressed Leaves beret
What are we stalking?
Check Meowt by Lauren Riker
Koa by Jennifer Dassau
Oats by tincanknits
Gayle is stalking this unreleased sweater
(group photo at bottom of post)
Lady Eavan by Monika Sirna
Avalyn by Vanessa Smith
Amanda Perkins' blanket designs
What are we knitting?
Secret Garden by by Alana Dakos,
search #secretgardenalong on social media
Simple Mitts
Charity hats
Longfellow by Michele Wang
Ecuador by Joji Locatelli
Toe-Up Gusset Heel Socks by
Wendy Johnson
Gayle's knee sock
What have we finished?
Meditate by Elizabeth
Doherty
Sharlene's Meditate
Simple Mitts
Newsom by Bristol Ivy
Amanda aka smiley50's Jamberry shop