Barb (the mom) and Tracie (the daughter) are obsessed knitters and avid readers. We love to talk about our current knitting projects and favorite books to read or listen to - we also review the occasional knitting book. Come join us!
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Please excuse all Tracie's sniffling around 3 1/2 minutes in!
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Our CharityΒ KAL is ongoing.Β Knit or crochet anything forΒ any charity PostΒ pictures in the FO thread for a chance to win a prize through September 1, 2026.
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We will be at the 2nd Annual 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get-Together - September 24-27 2026 in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.
KNITTING
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Barb finishedΒ
One Row Scarf #3 by Stephanie Pearl-McFee using a Caron Cake
Mother Bear 301
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Tracie finished:
Bears 348 and 349
Tolsta Tee by Rebecca Clow in mystery rayon worsted from destash
Hello from My Colors by Jessie Maed Designs in 5 different fingering weight yarns from stash - MC is Lisa Souza Deluxe Sock! in Cornflower
Episode 314: A Mid-Project Block is Never a Bad Idea
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 β’ Duration 01:05:01
Recorded on Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Book Talk starts at 20:05
Β Our CharityΒ KAL has begun!Β Knit or crochet anything forΒ any charity PostΒ pictures in the FO thread for a chance to win a prize. June 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026
EVENTS
The 2nd Annual 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get-Together - September 24-27 2026 in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. There is one more spot open for someone willing to have a roommate.
For more information, please check outΒ our Ravelry Board.
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KNITTING
Barb has finished:Β
1. Β Stephanie's One-Row Scarf using Caron Upside Down Cake in the Peanut Butter colorway Β 2. Β Β Cinched Up Hat by Debi Stone usingΒ Knit Picks Felici WorstedΒ in the Rainbow colorway Β Β Tracie has finished:Β 1. Β 4 bears- 2 knit for baby gifts, 1 knit in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Fair Isle Effect, and 1 in Plymouth Toybox Confetti in plus charity bears 346 & 347 Β 2. Β HaltermelonΒ by Alana Dakos, using Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted and Paintbox DK Β 3. Β Early BloomerΒ by Heidi Kirrmaier in Knit One Crochet Too Babyboo in Poppy and Wool and the Β Gang The One Cotton in White Chalk Β Β Barb is still working on:Β 1. Β Effortless CardiganΒ by Zabeth, usingΒ Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, in the Dove Heather colorway. Β This one may be destined for the bin! Β Tracie cast on:Β 1. Β Tolsta TeeΒ by RebeccaΒ Clow in "mystery" rayon worsted from destash Β And is still working on:Β 1.Β Hello From My ColorsΒ by Jessie Made Designs in 5 different fingering weight yarns from stash- MC isΒ Lisa Souza Deluxe SockΒ in Cornflower Β 2. Β lillgardens Lisa The Baby Blanket by Perilla Eriksson inΒ Scheepjes StonewashΒ in Coral Β
BOOKS
Barb read: 1. Β The Slaying in the Suburbs: The Tara Grant MurderΒ by Steve Miller -3 stars Β 2. Β 99 Ways to Die and How to Avoid ThemΒ by Ashley Alter - 5 stars Β 3. Β The Perfect CoupleΒ by Jackie Kabler - 3 stars Β Β Β Β Β 1. Β Out of Control: The Clara Harris Murder StoryΒ by Steven Lang - 3.5 stars Β Β 2. Β The Purity of Vengeance (Dept. Q #4Β )by JussiJussi Adler-Olson - 4 stars Β 3. Β Careless Love (Inspector Banks #25)Β by Peter Robinson - 4 stars Β 4. Β The Pike (DC Walker Crime Thrillers #2) Β -Β by J.J. Richards - 4 stars Β 5. Β The Knapdale Murders (The Scottish Highland Killings #1)Β by Daniel Sellers 4 -.5 stars Β 6. Β The Bat (Harry Hole #1)Β by Jo Nesbo - 3 stars Β
Episode 306: A Major Announcement
Sunday, October 19, 2025 β’ Duration 01:04:48
Recorded on October 15, 2025
Book talk begins at 31:56
After 14 years and over 300 episodes, we have made the decision to wind down the podcast over the next year and finish in September 2026, our fifteenth anniversary.Β We have loved making the podcast and all of the people it has brought into our lives!Β We want to assure you that this decision wasn't made because of any kind of health reasons - we are simply both feeling that it's time to bring the project to a close.Β What we don't want to see end is our wonderful community - we will continue to see you on our Ravelry boards, at fiber events throughout the year, and on our weekly Zoom call on Saturdays at noon PST!
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Our Charity KAL is over. Β Prizes announced at the end of Episode 307.
Barb and Tracie talked about the 2 Knit Lit Chicks Meet-up at the Β Zephyr Cove Presbyterian Conference Center. Β A good time was had by all. Β You can see picturesΒ here!Β
OurΒ 2025-2026 Fall Sweater KAL has begun and will go until January 15, 2026. Β
You must be a member of this group to enter
You must make an adult size sweater. Β
If you have a sweater that is 50% finished or less, you can finish that sweater during our KAL
Bankhead Hat #35 1. Β HerΒ Β pullover by Marie Greene in 2 colors of Juniper Moon Farm Zooey and Berocco Remix Light in Ocean Β Β 1. Β Vanilla socks with FLK heel in Dreaming of Hue 75%SW Merino/25% Nylon in Unicorn Tales 2. Β Β by Diane Soucy in Berroco Remix Chunky in the Fern colorway 3. Β Ruby's Ruby Sweater, using theΒ Β pattern by Jean Clement in Plymouth Encore Starz Β Β 1. Β Β by James Magee (Stitching in the Stacks) in Neighborhood Fiber Company Studio Sport in Sheridan Circle 2.Β Β * by Tori You in Mod Yarn Fingering 101 in Angeline Β 2. Β by Ann Rule - 3 stars 2. Β by Robert Galbraith - 3 stars
Episode 305: It Sounds Like a Great System
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 β’ Duration 01:11:53
Recorded on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, right before Tracie and Barb leave for the 2 Knit Lit Chicks Meet-up!
Book talk begins at 29:20
Our Charity KAL is over. Β Prizes will be announced during the October Episode 306
OurΒ 2025-2026 Fall Sweater KAL has started and will go until January 15, 2026. Β
You must be a member of this group to enter
You must make an adult size sweater. Β
If you have a sweater that is 50% finished or less, you can finish that sweater during our KAL
Recorded Friday, August 1, 2025 at the Bearly There Bunkhouse in Canyon Creek Montana
KNTTING
Barb is working on charity hats,Β A Hat Called HudsonΒ x4 by Alison Shuman, and Bankhead Hat #34 (by Susie Gorlay)
Eileen has been working onΒ MaizeΒ by Tin Can Knits, fingerless mitts in Black Wolf fiber andΒ Simple Summer Tweed Top Down V-NeckΒ by Heidi Kirrmaier in UrthΒ Β Monokrom Worsted
Susan has madeΒ 4 The Knitted Rib Watch Caps by the American Red Cross for charityΒ and is making theΒ Sixteen Hearts Baby HatΒ by Natasha Childers
Do you regularly knit or crochet for a charity? Have you been making plans to knit or crochet for a charity? Β Well, this knit-along is for you! Β
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.Β
Need some inspiration or looking for a charity? Check out our Β Charity KAL Chatter thread!
Come join our Virtual Knitting Group - all the info isΒ HERE
Do you regularly knit or crochet for a charity? Have you been making plans to knit or crochet for a charity? Β Well, this knit-along is for you! Β
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DATES - May 15, 2025 until September 1, 2025
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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.Β
Need some inspiration or looking for a charity? Check out our Β Charity KAL ChatterΒ thread!
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Come join our Virtual Knitting Group - all the info isΒ HERE
Our Colorwork KAL is over! Β There were 111 FOs...YAY!! Β Stay tuned to the end of this episode to find out if you've won a prize...
Our new knit along is aΒ CHARITY KAL! Β
Do you regularly knit or crochet for a charity? Have you been making plans to knit or crochet for a charity? Β Well, this knit-along is for you! Β
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.Β
4. Β Need some inspiration or looking for a charity? Check out our Β Charity KAL ChatterΒ thread!
Come join our Virtual Knitting Group - all the info isΒ HERE
Fiber FrolicΒ - Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Soul Food Farms in Vacaville, CA.Β Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild. Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β
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 Β
Fiber Frolic - Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Soul Food Farms in Vacaville, CA.Β Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild. Β From the flier: By popular demand, we have new food vendorsΒ this year!Β
Β Boots Bakes SweetsΒ will dazzle us with cookies and other yummy desert items. Check out her Instagram @bootsbakessweets
Β Edward from Italian Brothers PizzaΒ will be baking us fresh wood fired pizzaΒ on site! His creations can be seen @italianbrotherspizza
Β And our new coffee vendor, High Flier CoffeeΒ will be providing fresh roasted craft coffee all day. View their Instagram at @highfliercoffee
Neon Dresses for Pig and Dog adapted from Clothing Bundle II by Barbara Prime in vivid pink acrylics
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Barb has finished:
2 Knitted Knockers
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
Chemo cap #1- Rialto Baby Beanie by Haley Waxberg in Sirdar Snuggly Crofter Baby Fair Isle Effect DK
Barb is still working on:
NavelliΒ pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Caribbean colorway, and 2 skeins ofΒ Greenwood Fiberworks Indulgence, one in the Black colorway and 1 in the Natural colorway
Raglan Turtleneck for Lexi's Scraps Chaps rabbit - didn't use a pattern.Β 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 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 1 in the Natural colorway
NavelliΒ 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:
Β Colorwork DipΒ by SuviKnits in The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Juicy in Sunday Mimosa and The Sapphire Empress
Loose EndsΒ projectΒ Textured Sweater in off-white wool
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