Girlfriends Knitting

Shortly after I filmed this episode, I found out that my dad had died, and I needed to run to Dallas to be with my family. The quilt I show that I made for my brother became extra meaningful when I gave it to him.Thank you all for your condolences and prayers during this time.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.)Find out more at https://girlfriendsknitting.com

NOTE: I had not learned about the school shootings in CT when I recorded today. My thoughts are with the families.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.)Find out more at https://girlfriendsknitting.com

No show notes for this week. Dad is still in the hospital.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.)Find out more at https://girlfriendsknitting.com

Show Notes:News and Notes -Ok, it may not be Thanksgiving anymore, but I have so much to be thankful for, I had to spend some time telling you "thank you".Thank you to everyone here and on plurk for your love, prayers, and support.Thank you to jetgirl1313 for the gorgeous Hour Glass Cardigan pattern.Thank you to my fill-in podcasters: ShanthiDragon, Fifikins, lkmemphis, ekaterin4luv.Thank you for the RAPs: Jackie-Knits, franciscangypsy, mad79, BetsyK.Thank you to my knitting BFF, Dawn aka knittinwolf, for the wonderful hug in the form of a beautiful shawl. You know I love you!!Thank you to Amy (my SO) for the generous donation to the CAC for me to have the beautiful shawl by AnnetteK18. And thank you to Annette, and all of you who sent donations to the CAC. It was a huge success, and they had enough donations to have another event soon!Love and hugs to the family of knitpurlgurl. We love you and miss you, Karrie.Finished Objects -Sunday BBQ socksHat for Daddy - my own designWorks in Progress -Pink Sugarplums socksBoatneck sweaterSwatches for knitting class homeworkRocky Coast Cardigan (Crazy Zombie Squirrel KAL/Sweater KAL)Spectra by Stephen West for MomFrog/Turtle (SSK KAL)Acquisitions - Desert Vista Dyeworks custom order in the M.I.C. sock yarnBon Fiber in the London fog colorway - will be socks for ChristenKeegan Lane - My Beautiful Wickedness FiberWelcome 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.)Find out more at https://girlfriendsknitting.com

Show Notes:News and Notes -A long episode where I am talking all about my crazy Christmas knitting plans! 2 sweaters, 3 socks, two toys, one huge shawl….crazy!!Thanks to Rowlesgirl for her gorgeous shawl for the CAC.SOCK-TOBER!! I got three pairs of socks finished. Give away yarn and buttons!Finished Objects -Mystery Rainbow pencil roving is now a gorgeous single-ply fingering yarn using the new woolly winder, sock hat for the CAC donations.Works in Progress -Sunday BBQ socksPink Sugarplums socksBoatneck sweaterSwatches for knitting class homeworkRocky Coast Cardigan (Crazy Zombie Squirrel KAL/Sweater KAL)SpectraFrog/Turtle (SSK KAL)Fitness - Weight-loss: lots of good food, and lots of walking at Rhinebeck. Gym since Rhinebeck, need to get knee checked on. Missed two WW meetings, I must attend meetings!! I am a food addict!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.)Find out more at https://girlfriendsknitting.com