2 Knit Lit Chicks

Recorded on June 18, 2025 Book talk starts at 21:50 Our ongoing knit-along is a CHARITY KAL!   Do you regularly knit or crochet for a charity? Have you been making plans to knit or crochet for a charity?  Well, this knit-along is for you!     DATES - May 15, 2025 until September 1, 2025   Rules: Post pictures of your completed projects in the FO thread. Along with the picture(s), please tell us what charity you are knitting for and a link to their website if possible. Post a separate post for each item. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to enter a project for a prize.  Need some inspiration or looking for a charity? Check out our  Charity KAL Chatter [https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/2-knit-lit-chicks-podcast/4362131/1-25#14] thread!   Come join our Virtual Knitting Group - all the info is HERE [https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/2-knit-lit-chicks-podcast/4053244/3626-3650#3644]   EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together [https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/2-knit-lit-chicks-podcast/4344329/26-50#34] - September 18-21, 2025 at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Centre on Zephyr Cove, Nevada Tracie will be at: TKGA Retreat - November 6-9, 2025    KNITTING Tracie finished: Bears 336-339 4th Rachel [https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alittleposy/rachel-4] by Josée Paquin in Carpool Artisan Fibers 100% Cotton Neon Dresses for Pig [https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alittleposy/clothing-bundle-i] and Dog [https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alittleposy/clothing-bundle-ii-3] adapted from Clothing Bundle II by Barbara Prime in vivid pink acrylics   Barb has finished: 2 Knitted Knockers Navelli [https://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittybarb/navelli] pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Caribbean colorway, and 2 skeins of Geenwood Fiberworks Indulgence, one in the Black colorway and 1 in the Natural colorway   Tracie has cast on: Bear 340   She continues to work on: Pampas Tee [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pampas-tee]  by Samantha in CasaSol Bambu M [https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/casasol-bambu-m] in Rosa Coral Everyday Attitude [https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alittleposy/everyday-attitude] by Susanne Sommer in Juniper Moon Farm Zooey [https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/juniper-moon-farm-zooey] in Rigging and Wool and the Gang The One Cotton [https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/wool-and-the-gang-the-one-cotton] in Azure Blue   Barb is still working on: A Hat Called Hudson [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-hat-called-hudson] by Alison Shuman in Berroco Lanas [https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/berroco-lanas] in 3 colors Knitted knocker   Barb has cast-on: Garden Cardigan [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/garden-cardigan-6] by ANKESTRICK using Knit Picks Woolen Cotton (DK weight) in the Dolly Heather colorway   BOOKS Dreaming the Beatles: The Love Story of One Band and the Whole World [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28446162-dreaming-the-beatles] by Rob Sheffield - 5 stars The Life and Loves of She-Devil [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18895662-the-life-and-loves-of-a-she-devil] by Fay Weldon - 4 stars Eye of the Beholder: The Almost Perfect Murder of Anchorwoman Diane Newton King [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23015255-eye-of-the-beholder] by Lowell Cauffiel Golden Boy: A Murder Among the Manhattan Elite [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55298654-golden-boy] by John Glatt [https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/47946.John_Glatt]   Barb read: The Swans of Fifth Avenue [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25279165-the-swans-of-fifth-avenue?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=IGR2nqZx48&rank=2] by Melanie Benjamin 5 stars Alien: Out of the Shadows [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17672008-alien?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_20] by Tim Lebbon 3 stars Alien: Sea of Sorrows [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18772460-alien?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_21] by James A. More   Barb highly recommends The Pitt [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31938062/] (TV series) on MAX — 5 stars

Recorded on May 20, 2025 Book talk starts at 22:15 Our Colorwork KAL is over!  There were 111 FOs...YAY!!  Stay tuned to the end of this episode to find out if you've won a prize... Our new knit along is a CHARITY KAL!   Do you regularly knit or crochet for a charity? Have you been making plans to knit or crochet for a charity?  Well, this knit-along is for you!   DATES - May 15, 2025 until September 1, 2025 Rules: 1. Post pictures of your completed projects in the FO thread. Along with the picture(s), please tell us what charity you are knitting for and a link to their website if possible. 2. Post a separate post for each item. 3. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to enter a project for a prize.  4.  Need some inspiration or looking for a charity? Check out our  Charity KAL Chatter [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] thread! Come join our Virtual Knitting Group - all the info is HERE [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477]   EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] - September 18-21, 2025 at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Centre on Zephyr Cove, Nevada Fiber Frolic [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] - Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Soul Food Farms in Vacaville, CA.  Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild.            From the flier: By popular demand, we have new food vendors this year!  *  Boots Bakes Sweets will dazzle us with cookies and other yummy desert items. Check out her Instagram @bootsbakessweets *  Edward from Italian Brothers Pizza will be baking us fresh wood fired pizza on site! His creations can be seen @italianbrotherspizza *  And our new coffee vendor, High Flier Coffee will be providing fresh roasted craft coffee all day. View their Instagram at @highfliercoffee And a great vendor market with: Harvey Farms Pan’s Garden Yarn & Fibers Wonderland Dyeworks Back Porch Fiber Co Red Creek Farm Invictus Yarns Art Fiber Frenzy Blue Thistle Fiberarts Duren Dyeworks Meridian Jacobs Integrity Alpacas & Fiber Valley Oak Wool Mill Ewe and Me 2 Ranch Siren Song Fleece Works Spin Glitz Treadles to Threads - Used Equipment sale KNITTING Barb has finished: * 4 Knitted Knockers Tracie finished: * 2 Knitted Knockers * Mother Bear 33 [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477]4 and 335 * Bear for Baby Boy [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] * Colorwork [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] Dip by SuviKnits in The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Juicy [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] in Sunday Mimosa and The Sapphire Empress * Chemo cap #1 [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477]- Rialto Baby Beanie by Haley Waxberg in Sirdar Snuggly Crofter Baby Fair Isle Effect DK Barb is still working on: * Navelli  [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477]pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Caribbean colorway, and 2 skeins of Greenwood Fiberworks Indulgence [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477], one in the Black colorway and 1 in the Natural colorway Barb has cast on: * Hudson Bay Hat [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] by Allison Shuman, using 3 colors of Berroco Lanas Worsted [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] - Cream, Forest Green and Gold Tracie cast on: * Pampas Tee [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477]  by Samantha in CasaSol Bambu M in Rosa Coral * Everyday Attitude [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] by Susanne Sommer n Juniper Moon Farm Zooey in Rigging and Wool and the Gang The One Cotton in Azure Blue She continues to work on: * 4th Rachel [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] by Josée Paquin in Carpool Artisan Fibers 100% Cotton * Vanilla socks in Knitting Fever Cashmere Indulgence [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477]   BOOKS Barb read: * The Berry Pickers [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] by Amanda Peters - 4 stars * The Reunion Party [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] vy Penny Batchelor - 2 stars * Never Alone [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] by Woniya Dawn Thibeault - 5 stars   Tracie read: * Unsheltered [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] by Barbara Kingsolver - 4.5 stars * Frankie [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] by Graham Norton - 3.5 stars * One of Us [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] by Craig DiLouie - 4 stars * The Texas 7: A True Story of Murder and a Daring Escape [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] by Gary C. King - 4 stars * Deenie [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/6935462654920460477] by Judy Blume - 3 stars

Listen Recorded Thursday, April 24, 2025   Colorwork KAL info - you'll find it HERE [https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/2-knit-lit-chicks-podcast/4346646/1-25] Come join our Virtual Knitting Group - all the info is HERE [https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/2-knit-lit-chicks-podcast/4053244/3626-3650#3644] EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together [https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/2-knit-lit-chicks-podcast/4344329/26-50#34] - September 18-21, 2025 at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Centre on Zephyr Cove, Nevada Fiber Frolic [https://treadlestothreads.org/fiber-frolic/] - Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Soul Food Farms in Vacaville, CA.  Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild.   From the flier: By popular demand, we have new food vendors this year!  *  Boots Bakes Sweets will dazzle us with cookies and other yummy desert items. Check out her Instagram @bootsbakessweets *  Edward from Italian Brothers Pizza will be baking us fresh wood fired pizza on site! His creations can be seen @italianbrotherspizza *  And our new coffee vendor, High Flier Coffee will be providing fresh roasted craft coffee all day. View their Instagram at @highfliercoffee KNITTING Barb has finished: * 6 Knitted Knockers * Garter Stitch Scarf, using Sirdar Colourwheel Tracie finished: * 2 Knitted Knockers * Raglan Turtleneck for Lexi’s Scraps Chaps rabbit - didn’t use a pattern.  In Sea Change Fibers Ecola Worsted in Flower Fairy * Loose Ends Project Textured Sweater in off-white wool * Mother Bear 333 * 2nd Rialto Baby Beanie by Haley Waxberg in Sirdar Snuggly Crofter Baby Fair Isle Effect DK in 174 Skye Barb is still working on: * Navelli [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/navelli] pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Caribbean colorway, and 2 skeins of Greenwood Fiberworks Indulgence [https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/greenwood-fiberworks-indulgence], one in the Black colorway and 1 in the Natural colorway * Bankhead Hat #34 Tracie cast on: * 4th Rachel by Josée Paquin in Carpool Artisan Fibers 100% Cotton * Vanilla Socks in Knitting Fever Cashmere Indulgence She continues to work on: * Colorwork [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/colorwork-dip] Dip by SuviKnits in The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Juicy [https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/the-farmers-daughter-fibers-juicy-dk] in Sunday Mimosa and The Sapphire Empress   BOOKS Barb read: * One by One [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54197718-one-by-one] - Freida McFadden - 4 stars * The Coworker [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123423832-the-coworker] - Freida McFadden - 3.5 stars * While Innocents Slept: A True Story of Revenge, Murder and SIDS [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1151040.While_Innocents_Slept?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=cJU72HXCJQ&rank=1] by Adrian Havill - 3 stars * Long Bright River [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43834909-long-bright-river?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17] by Liz Moore - 4 stars Tracie read: * Secrets in the Cellar: A True Story of the Austrian Incest Case that Shocked the World [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6185412-secrets-in-the-cellar] by John Glatt - 4.5 stars * Evidence of the Affair [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41715227-evidence-of-the-affair] by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 3 1/2 stars * Broken Bayou [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197600306-broken-bayou] by Jennifer Moorhead - 2 1/2 stars * Dead Sweet [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176967978-dead-sweet] by Katrín Júlíusdóttir - 2 1/2 stars Tracie gives a giant thumbs down to RFK jr’s incredibly unkind and untrue  remarks about the lived experiences of those on the autism spectrum.

Recorded Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Book talk begins at 28:40 Colorwork KAL info - you'll find it HERE [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588] Come join our Virtual Knitting Group - all the info is HERE [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588] EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: NoCKRs - April 10-13, 2025 in San Juan Bautista, CA. Fiber Frolic [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588] - Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Soul Food Farms in Vacaville, CA.  Bring a chair and lunch!  Presented by Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588] - September 18-21, 2025 at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Centre on Zephyr Cove, Nevada   KNITTING Barb has finished: * 2 Knit Knockers * Bankhead hat #33 using Lion Brand Mandala Ombre Tracie finished: * 4 Knitted Knockers * Raise the Woof [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588] by Casapinka in Indigodragonfly ROU Sport [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588] in Spock Puppet and 5 others * Cat Hoodie from Clothing Bundle II by Barbara Prime in Emma’s Yarn Super Silky in Oops I Did It Again * Izzy Knitted Comfort Doll [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588] by Shirley O'Conner * Emotional Support Little Chickie [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588]  by Annette Corsino in Plymouth Encore Barb is still working on: * Garter Stitch Scarf using a Sirdar Colourwheel * Navelli [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588] pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Caribbean colorway, and 2 skeins of Greenwood Fiberworks Indulgence, one in the Black colorway and one in the Natural colorway Tracie has cast on: *  Colorwork Dip [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588]  by SuviKnits in The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Juicy in Sunday Mimosa and The Sapphire Empress * Loose Ends  [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588]project Textured Sweater in off-white wool   Tracie has frogged :   Socks in LMFA SHOW Stopper in the Shantay You Stay colorway held double on size 2 BOOKS Tracie has read: * The Vanishing at Smokestack Hollow: A Missing Family, a Desperate Plan, and an Unsolved Mystery [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588]  by Jake Anderson - 4 stars * Family Family [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588] by Lauren Frankel - 3 1/2 stars * Deep South [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588] by Nevada Barr - 4 stars * Spare [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588] by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex * True Biz [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588] by Sara Nović - 4 1/2 stars   Barb has read: * Bird Box [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588] (Bird Box #1) by Josh Malerman - 4 stars * The Pull of the Stars [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588] by Emma Donoghue - 3.5 stars * The Last Juror [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588] by John Grisham - 5 stars     Barb talked about the Big Bear Live Eagle Nest Cam [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1148674157911583440/5330702098176227588]

Recorded Saturday, February 22, 2025   Barb and Tracie are both appalled at what has been happening since the Trump inauguration.  What can we do? * Call your representatives * Sign up at Indivisible [https://indivisible.org] - STOP THE TRUMP-MUSK COUP * February 28 - Economic Blackout - no purchases in person or online.  thepeoplesunionusa.com [http://thepeoplesunionusa.com] is planning a series of boycott days - I will post the link and all of the dates in the show notes   Please join our  Colorwork KAL!  Here are the details:   * Starts 2/1/25, ends on 5/1/25   * Any project with colorwork - could be stranded, fair-isle, stripes, mosaic, intarsia, etc.   * Your project can be a hat, mitts, mittens, gloves, anything around the neck, a toy - but it must be larger than a washcloth!  You might want to go big, like a sweater, vest or poncho * WIPs less than 50% done are eligible for the KAL   Have fun with it.  Challenge yourself to try something new.  Chat it up in the Colorwork KAL thread here [https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/2-knit-lit-chicks-podcast/4346646/1-25#24]!   Our Zoom group is continuing.  Please join us on Saturdays, 12 noon Pacific time.  All the info you need is in our Ravelry group! [https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/2-knit-lit-chicks-podcast/4053244/3201-3225#3212]   I am the guest on Episode 283 of the Life After MLM podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-283-tracie-bezerra/id1553784236?i=1000685534646] talking about my experience as the mother of someone on the autistic spectrum    EVENTS * NoCKRs 2025 -  April 10-13, 2025 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA.   If you are interested in getting on the waitlist, please contact Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com * Fiber Frolic - Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Soul Food Farms in Vacaville, CA.  Bring a chair and lunch!  Presented by Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild * 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together!  Are you interested in meeting other knitters and crocheters who listen to the podcast?  Please join us at the 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together next September 18-21 *  at the Zephyr Point Presbyterian Retreat Center [https://zephyrpoint.org/] on the shores of Lake Tahoe in Nevada.  For more information, take a look at the Get Together Thread [https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/2-knit-lit-chicks-podcast/4344329/1-25#10] thread on Ravelry.  Please get your registration in as soon as possible.     KNITTING Barb has finished: 4 Knitted Knockers   Tracie finished: * Alignment [https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alittleposy/alignment] by Katrine Birkenwasser in Seattle Sky Dyeworks Mismated in Rhododendron * Purple rainbow socks [https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alittleposy/fish-lips-kiss-heel-36] for Rachel in Alexandra the Art of Yarn Dark Side of the Moon in Purple Haze * Never Not Gnoming #29 [https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alittleposy/gno-fun-like-gnome-fun-2] for our Capitola realtor in bright blues * Ever After Sweater [https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alittleposy/ever-after-sweater] by Claire Jackson in Malabrigo Rios in the Gemini colorway   Barb is still working on: * Marklee #2 [https://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittybarb/marklee-2] by Elizabeth Doherty, using Serendipidye 24 Carat MCN [https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/serendipidye-24-carrot-mcn]in the Peppermint Julep colorway * Garter Stitch Scarf, using Sirdar Colourwheel [https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/sirdar-colourwheel] * Knitted Knockers   Barb has cast-on * Navelli [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/navelli] pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering [https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/cloudborn-fibers-highland-fingering] in the Caribbean colorway, and 2 skeins of Greenwood Fiberworks Indulgence [https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/greenwood-fiberworks-indulgence], one in the Black colorway ad 1 in the Natural colorway * Bankhead [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bankhead] hat #33 by Susie Gourley using some Lion Brand Mandala [https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lion-brand-mandala] picked up on a destash table   Tracie has cast on: * 2 Knitted Knockers * Raise the Woof [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/raise-the-woof] by Casapinka in Indigodragonfly ROU Sport [https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/indigodragonfly-rousport] in Spock Puppet and many others - doing both dog motifs! * Socks in LMFA Show Stopper [https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/leading-men-fiber-arts-show-stopper] in Shantay You Stay held double on size 2 needles   BOOKS Barb read: You Like it Darker [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201242757-you-like-it-darker?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=pViXQ80xxy&rank=1] by Stephen King - 4.5 stars The Worst of You [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/213354401-the-worst-of-you?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_16] by Sarah Richards - 3 stars Tell Me Everything [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204811915-tell-me-everything?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_18] by Elizabeth Strout - 4 stars Tracie read: Carrie Soto is Back [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60437824-carrie-soto-is-back] by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 4 stars All the Rage [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/134244575-all-the-rage] (DI Adam Fawley #4) by Cara Hunter - 4 stars The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982 [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58725001-the-future-was-now] by Chris Nashawaty - 5 stars