Episode 146: Next Level Thinking

Unraveling ...a knitting podcast

In Episode 146, Greg and Pam discuss honey, dancing, and travel knitting.

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Greg’s Projects

• Greg is working on socks for his mom. He is using yarn from Twist Fiber Studio. It will incorporate the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper.
• Greg is working on the Choose Greg’s Adventure 2022 Mystery Shawl. Be sure to visit the KnittingDaddy.com blog and vote on the next design decision! Listen to the episode to find out how to get a discount on two hanks Beach Bunny Yarns World Traveler yarn for the shawl.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton’s Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on.
• Pam worked on her Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She is using Stylecraft Special DK.
• Pam worked on the Reyna Shawl by Noora Backlund. She is using yarn from PassionKNITS Yarn.
• Pam finished a cowl. She has finally found a pattern that is perfect but it is a test knit and she can’t share any more details.
• Pam made a Monstera Deliciosa bunting for her daughter. She used a pattern by Michelle Hernandez.
• Pam made a Frog by Claire Garland who has the cutest patterns. She purchased eyes from Charmers Corner on Etsy.
• Pam mentioned The Essential Bucket Hat by Romi Hill.
• Pam is planning her travel knitting and is planning to make Polarlys by Martina Behm but also mentioned Alice by Mam’zelle Flo and Around in a Round by Jana Huck.

Book Club

• In episode 147 we will finish The Knitter’s Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We will discuss Chenille and Felt. We try to host book club so you don’t need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it!

Miscellaneous

• Be sure to check out the YouTube video of Pants Is Overrated.
• If you are local, Pam mentioned the restaurant Relish.
• Greg enjoys playing chess on chess.com. He’s KnittingDaddy there if you’d like to play with him.

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