Join Carolyn (cawshirley) and Amy (Stitchin' Wolf) for episode 4 of Girlfriends Knitting, a fun knitting podcast! They discuss their latest projects, including a birthday top and a striped sock, perfect for those interested in how to knit. With a nod to Valentine's Day, this episode focuses on their shared love for yarn and crafting.
News and Notes -
Amy is the guest in honor of Valentine's Day and her birthday.
Ravelry group reached its membership goal. Random drawing for cable needle holder and stitch markers, plus a special treat for our 100th member - marylove. Members come from 30 states and 7 different countries.
Bought the Color shift gradient in the Berry colorway at Leslie of TheKnitGirllls recommendation. Love it!
Finished Objects -
Waves Socks - with afterthought heel for Amy's birthday.
Wisteria Shawl Collar Pullover, pattern by Lion Brand yarn, knit out of an unknown yarn in a rainbowish colorway, using size 8 circular needles. (Sorry, Lion Brand, I did not use the recommended yarn. I might use Lion Brand Amazing for a future version of this sweater.)
Works in Progress -
Hogwarts Express
Straun Take 2 for my brother out of Cascade Eco Alpaca, on my new KnitPicks interchangeable needles.
Hermione's Quidditch socks on hold until I get a few other things off the needles. Will try to get them done for Studentknits Statistics KAL.
Mittens for Me MKAL with the KnitGirllls
Lala love you Cowl for the Knitabulls Feb KAL out of Malabrigo Rios in the Cumparista colorway on US 8 Hiya Hiya sharps 16" cable.
No spinning this week.
Fitness -
Biggest Loser Contest: not going well. Not well organized.
Completed 3 workouts this week including yoga
2 lbs weight loss
Exercise Accountability thread on Ravelry.
Welcome to Girlfriends Knitting—with Dr. Carolyn Warren Wiley, founder of Rose & Pearl Publishing—where faith, family, and yarn meet in conversation. Whether you’re stitching your first scarf or your hundredth, knit with us, laugh with us, and grow in connection. Subscribe for cozy chats, patterns, and encouragement that feels like friends in your living room. (Note that Seasons 1 and 2 were filmed in 2010-2012, prior to Carolyn's radical transformation in Christ. Season 3 was filmed in 2023, after she was married with a precious little girl. Season 4 is coming that is current.)
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