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Episode 1, baby!

Elyssa and Lydia discuss WIP mountain, the designers who inspire them, knitting math (or lack thereof), a chance encounter on the train and more.

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Elyssa knit the Holiday Headband by Loopy Mango in Hedgehog Fibres Super Bulky Yarn in the Dahlia colorway.

Elyssa mentions the Parquet Vest.

Elyssa cast on the Outline Tee she's using Undine in the colorway Jewelweed.

Elyssa is finishing up her Cardi Du Coeur. She's using mostly DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk.

Lydia is working on the Port Jacket by Ozetta. She's using Knit Picks Simply Wool Aran (discontinued!) in the Wilhelmina color.

We mention the Boyne Sweater that Lydia knit this winter.

We briefly mention the Degen Eyez pattern.

Elyssa wants to knit Coloured Crosses someday.

Elyssa received life changing sprinkles (jk) from Ocean State Job Lot.

We discuss the wild colorwork cardigan Lydia started for her kid. She's using the DROPS Ducks and Pigs sweater for basic stitch counts and shaping and a horse chart from Ghost Horses. Other inspiration sources include Child's Squares Button Shoulder, and Picky Femme.

We chat about being Phoebe Wahl fans.

Lydia mentions the Holger Sweater she finished this winter.

Welcome back to Procrastiknitting! A chatty, sometimes silly podcast in which two friends discuss knitting and everything else. In this episode we talk about what's on our needles, life updates, "gifts" from the universe, and what's lurking in the darkest corners of Ravelry.

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Elyssa credits her astrologer for helping her keep things in perspective.

Lydia is still knitting her Port Jacket. She ordered some new yarn to finish the sleeves.

Lydia cast on a Lyalya Hoodie in Malabrigo Worsted (as a little treat).

Elyssa briefly declares her love for Malabrigo Rios.

Elyssa was inspired by an @AllureKnits post on Instagram.

Lydia received a cosmic gift at the Bailey Fountain.

Elyssa works on her Sophie Hood while Lydia is having a wifi issue.

We mention Lydia's Celine Dion hat. Thanks, Amelia!

Elyssa's Outline Tee has been "put down". She is determined to make an Outline Tank! Lydia will cast on for her this time.

Elyssa is tempted to knit a Freshwater Tank.

Apparently, thong bookmarks are a thing now.

Mature Ravelry and have you ever heard of a merkin?

Ensconced: Child's Christmas in Wales vs. George Costanza

Welcome back to Procrastiknitting with Elyssa and Lydia!

In this episode Elyssa gets a visit from a surprise guest but the show must go on.

Lydia went to Brooklyn General Store to buy buttons for her Port Jacket. She also considered buying yarn for the Mantaray but wasn't ready to commit.

Elyssa has been working on her Sophie Hood and it is growing slowly but it will be worth it. Lydia and Elyssa debate the merits of the Sophie scarf; is it beginner friendly? why is it so fiddly? HOW many thousands of these little doodads have been made???

Later, the buds chat about what technique Elyssa would like to learn about next. They discuss the differences between fair isle, stranded colorwork, and intarsia. Elyssa shares some of her favorite resources; Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible, Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary, and The Ultimate All-Around Stitch Dictionary. She recently tried the Indian Cross stitch. Freaky!

When is it polite to ask a stranger if they made their sweater? What if you/re sure you recognize the Manos yarn? (Also, Clasica is discontinued now?! Should we stock up?)

Elyssa dreams of a Lopapeysa (perhaps in traditional Lettlopi or Plutolopi).

We're excited to participate in the #BirdColonyKAL hosted by Libby @StarLitKnits_ and @knitforwildlife. We'll share what we make on our Instagram account.

Got a knitting question? Email us at procrastiknittingpod@gmail.com and we'll do our best to help (or, at least, commiserate)!

See ya next Monday!

XO

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Welcome back to Procrastiknitting!

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In this episode we chat about knitting bottoms and Elyssa models her 5-year-old's Petite Paris Skirt.

Elyssa shares about singing with (and knitting at) Rock Voices Choir.

We share more about the #BirdColonyKAL and we discuss the birds we've made.

We knit in Prospect Park with a bunch of other people and it was great! Thanks to Belle for making it happen (another meet up is happening soon so follow her IG to stay in the loop).

Lydia is almost done with her Port Jacket. She's knitting the ribbing inside out.

The gals discuss Knitty.com and the viral patterns of the early aughts (such as the Clapotis).

Elyssa is knitting the Pippa Dress. She didn't swatch and paid the price but she's learning how to read a lace chart (!) and she'll try again with new yarn.

Lydia had been planning to start the Storm Sweater Junior but is being tempted by the siren call of the Loon (Sweater).

Thanks so much for being here!

Love ya!

XO

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Welcome back to Procrastiknitting with Elyssa and Lydia! 

In this episode Elyssa shows us her exciting yarn purchase from Purl Soho and we discuss whether she should knit a Charm Blanket or an Alpenglow. Tough choice! Lydia mentions a Very Pink Knits episode in which the challenges of the Alpenglow are discussed. 

Lydia has finished her Port Jacket and she loves it! She even made a project page on Ravelry. She's hoping to make the Baby Loon Sweater next. She might use some of the yarn from her very first cardigan that she unraveled. 

Elyssa's 21st Century Austen Heroine is on hold. She has been working a bit on her Airy Blouse in Woolerton Estate yarn and her Sophie Hood is making slow but steady progress as well. She also has a Pippa Dress on the needles and she's loving the lace knitting process.

Lydia discovered SchmookieKnits and immediately fell in love with these whimsical creatures. She and Elyssa are both knitting the Butterfly.

Lydia will soon be acquiring a spinning wheel and is dreaming of the hand dyed wool from Hedgehog Fibres. And if we talk about spinning wheels we obvi talk about Rumplestiltskin. Both the creepy classic and the modern chill. 

We briefly touch on the magic of slow fashion (really, really slow fashion). 

Elyssa models a baby hat because her head is so mini. 

That's it! Love ya!

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