Catching Up: (0:20)Jen has been working out to get into shape some more and she's enjoying it, but it's hard. She's been working on pattern writing. She's really loving the new season of Orphan Black. She and Ron have been working on the music

Episode 48: Stripper Cardigan (Or Jen is not Nerdy enough?)

May 23rd, 2015 1h 3m

It's Earth Day! Laura is a Giant Squid; Jen is a Mantis Shrimp. What kind of animal are you? Also, as promised, here is the Radio Lab episode where they talk about colors.We play a promo for the Actually Knitting podcast.Catching Up: (1:51)L

Episode 47: Whatever Happened to Baby Jayne (Or Jen and Laura Have New Jobs)

Apr 28th, 2015 59m 14s

Catching Up: (0:19)Jen got a new job (new position, same company) and she's really looking forward to starting it. She did some serious spring cleaning at home. She went to Craftcation and had a great time. She even got to hang out with Kim We

Episode 46: Technocrat Yet Artisan (Or Melissa Does Not Have Legionnaire's Disease)

Apr 15th, 2015 1h 13m

Catching Up: (0:25)Laura went to Disneyland for Dapper Day. We also talk about Galliday. She's been dying for both Mean Girls and Sunnydale Yarn Clubs. She's really enjoying Agents of SHIELD. And she did some family visiting.Jen has been work

Episode 45: Three Sharks (or Jen and Laura Can't Multitask)

Mar 26th, 2015 1h 1m

Catching Up: (0:35)Jen has been working out a lot of new music. She's still spinning her BFL from Threewatersfarm; she plans to make a two ply. She's been running and using her new Fitbit to try to be more active, including running. She's cont

Episode 44: Chucking Ninja Stars (Or Laura and Jen Read and Knit)

Mar 21st, 2015 1h 8m

Catching Up: (0:21)Laura saw Gravity and really enjoyed it. She's adjusting to the new bosses at work. She managed to bruise a rib, which is painful. She's still prepping for Stitches. She released the latest installment for the Mean Girls Yar

Episode 43: Canada or Australia? (Or Laura and Jen Are Excited and Scared)

Feb 11th, 2015 51m 18s

Catching Up: (0:25)Jen saw Birdman and she really enjoyed it. She really liked the film and thought the way it was shot was really impressive. She finally caught up on Agents of SHIELD and she really likes the direction it's going, but doesn't

Episode 42: Knit for Zen (Or Tammy Burke Wears Purple Everywhere)

Feb 1st, 2015 1h 8m

Catching Up: (0:43)Laura finally saw Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and liked it. She also watched The Red Tent mini-series on Lifetime, which starred Morena Baccarin as Rachel. She's been dyeing yarn for Stitches West--she has several new col

Episode 41: Intarsians are People Too! (Or Laura and Jen have lots of Turkey)

Jan 14th, 2015 1h 8m

Catching Up: (0:26)Jen had three Thanksgivings and met her niece. She took a trip to the Huntington and it was pouring rain. But the Yarnover Truck was there! She also bought recipe dice. She also bought a new guitar at a Black Friday sale. An

Episode 40: GrrYaaarn (Or Jen and Laura Can't Remember Names)

Dec 21st, 2014 1h 7m

Catching Up: (0:32)Laura is happy to announce that her health is just fine. She tried to get into Gotham but she couldn't get into it. Jen was in the same boat with regards to the show. She's been dying a bunch. And she's looking forward to th

Episode 39: Skewing Manly (or Laura and Jen Have Too Many Relatives)

Nov 21st, 2014 1h 6m

Thank you to Knitwhisperer for their kind donation.Catching Up: (0:47)Jen saw Saint Vincent, The Book of Life, and Interstellar. She enjoyed them all. The acting is great in Saint Vincent; Book of Life is beautiful, and she definitely thinks

Episode 38: Orange is the New Blue? (Or Jen and Laura Watch Too Much TV)

Nov 6th, 2014 1h 4m

Catching Up: (0:22)Laura finished season 6 of Doctor Who and she loved Baby Stormaggedon. Her DVR crashed and she lost all of her fall shows, which is really sad. Her brother and his assorted kids are coming for a visit and to go to Disneyland

Episode 37: Hi, Desert! (Or Desi Tells Truth About Short Rows)

Oct 30th, 2014 1h 2m

We are joined by Desi at the CogKNITive Fiber Retreat.Catching Up: (0:31)Jen saw The Boxtrolls which she really enjoyed. She's also really enjoying American Horror Story: Freakshow so far, but she isn't hopeful that it will continue to be so

Episode 36: Sweather Weather (Or Brenda Castiel Knits a Twenty-Year Sweater)

Oct 15th, 2014 1h 8m

Today’s episode is sponsored by the Mean Girls’ Yarn Club, Episode 6: And So It Begins! There are a few spots still available. The More The Scarier! Visit the website for all the gory details. http://meangirlsyarnclub.blogspot.comCatching Up:

Episode 35: Military Segue (or Laura and Jen Wonder about Rainbow Dash)

Sep 15th, 2014 1h

Catching Up: (0:22)Jen went to the Huntington to see the exhibit of World War I posters and had tea with Melissa. She also has been rehearsing a lot because her show, El Largo Camino De Hoy, opens very soon. She saw The Tempest, which was amaz

Episode 34: Ruining British Shows (Or Laura and Jen Think Tripp is Cool)

Sep 1st, 2014 53m 48s

Today’s episode is sponsored by the Mean Girls’ Yarn Club, Episode 6: And So It Begins! Year-long yarn club. Memberships for the next episode will open up September 3, 3014! Please visit http://meangirlsyarnclub.blogspot.com for all the gory de

Episode 33: Path-Forger? (or Jen and Laura Regret Fun Fur)

Aug 20th, 2014 1h 13m

Today’s episode is sponsored by Knit Dizzney 2014, hosted by us, the KnottyGirls Knitcast and Dizzy Blonde Studios. Knit Dizzney is set for September 7, 2014 at the Disneyland Resort. Yarn is still available! (T shirts and bags are sold out)! G

Episode 32: Crumpleated (Or Laura is Decidedly Not Psychic)

Aug 11th, 2014 1h 12m

Episode 31: It's Raining Babies (Or Jen and Laura Can't Speak English)

Jul 30th, 2014 1h 15m

Today’s episode is sponsored by Knit Dizzney 2014, hosted by us, the KnottyGirls Knitcast and Dizzy Blonde Studios. Knit Dizzney is set for September 7, 2014 at the Disneyland Resort. Keep listening for more details, including Knit Dizzney excl

Episode 30: Bawdy and Naughty (or Jen and Laura Like Trees)

Jul 18th, 2014 1h 17m

Today’s episode is sponsored by Dizzy Blonde Studios. For beautifully hand-dyed yarns and inspired knit design, please visit DizzyBlondeStudios.com.Catching Up: (1:18)Laura and her husband celebrated her 13th wedding anniversary and are havin

Episode 29: Fuzzy Worms (or Laura and Jen Disagree about Zombies)

Jun 20th, 2014 1h 11m

Today’s episode is sponsored by the New and Improved Dizzy Blonde Studios. New and Improved because we now have our own website. Visit our new home at DizzyBlondeStudios.comCatching Up: (0:55)Jen went up to visit family and go to the Retzlaff

Episode 28: Knitting Chicken (Or Ben Levisay Fights for Your Right to Party)

Jun 5th, 2014 1h 24m

Today’s episode is sponsored by the New and Improved Dizzy Blonde Studios. New and Improved because we now have our own website. Visit our new home at DizzyBlondeStudios.comIf you want to find your raveler number enter the Konami Code on your

Episode 27: Emotional Yarn Buying (Or Laura Loves Rupert's Biceps)

May 28th, 2014 1h 4m

Catching Up: (0:53)Jen has been very busy at her day job. But she has new pattern outThe Cradle Will Rock Shawlette out for the Mean Girls Yarn Club. And she is finishing up her acting class and her show closed, so she feels like she may get h

Episode 26: Dead Scientist Boyfriend! (Or Laura and Jen Blame Puerto Rico)

May 21st, 2014 1h 17m

Today’s episode is sponsored by the New and Improved Dizzy Blonde Studios. New and Improved because we now have our own website. Visit our new home at www.dizzyblondestudios.com.Catching Up: (0:52)Laura just got back from a week in Puerto Ric

Episode 25: Release the Kraken! (Or Jen Takes a Controversial Stance)

May 9th, 2014 1h 12m

Today’s episode is sponsored by the New and Improved Dizzy Blonde Studios. New and Improved because we now have our own website. Visit our new home at .Catching Up:(0:42)Jen is preparing for her show opening, working on writing up some patter