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The 42nd Stitch Podcast

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The intersection of knitting and theatre, where Kevin hosts a podcast featuring regular segments like "Current Productions" -and “Hey Look Me Over”
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Episode 64: A Cinderella Shawl

Quick Health Update: While helping with load out from Stitches West 2022, Kevin managed to dislocate his knee cap. Because of this and other stressors, the past month has been a bit rough… but we’re back – and Kevin doesn’t need surgery for his knee! Current Productions (2:37) Basic Raglan Pullover Granny Square Couch Blanket Don’t Feed the Plants Socks Ethel the Spinning Project Kyanna Vest Subversive Cross Stitch Fisherman Embroidery Project The Shape of a Bay My Strongest Suit (19:46) Worsted...

Apr 16, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 64

Episode 63: Dont Feed the Plants

Current Productions (1:43) Sup Witches Socks Basic Raglan Pullover Polwarth Pullover Tacit Fingerless Mitts Granny Square Couch Blanket Don’t Feed the Plants Socks Ethel the Spinning Project My Strongest Suit (18:32) Worsted Boxy Paloma Tectonic Musselburgh Sidewinder Slouch Boxy Chevrons Events (20:21) February Playlist: Black Excellence is now live on TIDAL! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Link to VaxYes Hey Look Me Over (23...

Mar 03, 202257 minEp. 63

Episode 62: Tubular!

Current Productions (1:49) Sup Witches Socks Mention of Tutorial for Long Tail Tubular Cast On Wildcat Socks Basic Raglan Pullover Polwarth Pullover Granny Square Couch Blanket My Strongest Suit (10:21) Worsted Boxy Hearthstone Paloma Tectonic Starting Point Musselburgh Events (12:16) February Playlist: Black Excellence is now live on TIDAL! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Link to VaxYes Sock Madness March 1, 2022 through late...

Feb 12, 202251 minEp. 62

Episode 61: Come as You Are

Current Productions (1:55) Zooming along on the Basic Raglan Pullover Measured the swatch for the Polwarth, waiting for needles to arrive. Knocked out another row on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Finished the first of the ‘Sup, Witches 2nd sock has been cast on. Finished binding off the Herbivore ! The ends are woven in, just needs to be washed, blocked, and photographed! Mention of Oink Pigments My Strongest Suit (10:24) Musselburgh Tectonic Hearthstone Worsted Boxy Paloma Events (11:15) Stit...

Feb 01, 202253 minEp. 61

Episode 60: Synchronicity

Current Productions (1:38) Granny Square Couch Blanket Sup Witches Socks Subversive Cross Stitch from Junebug and Darlin Wildcat Socks Swatched for Basic Raglan Pullover by Joji Locatelli (Ravelry Link) Swatched for Polwarth by Ysolda in Neighborhood Fiber Company’s Capital Luxury Sport in Cooper Circle Mention of the Men’s Sailing Sweater Started Prep work for Green Camp Shirt – Simplicity S9157 Mention of the Kitchen Towel Project Herbivore Shawl My Strongest Suit (15:38) Starting Point Tecton...

Jan 25, 202248 minEp. 60

Episode 59: From the Heart

Current Productions (1:39) Progress on the second of the Wildcat Socks , pattern by Ana Campos Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Worked on the Herbivore Shawl , pattern by Stephen West yarn is LolaBean Yarn Silk Bean Finished the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda My Strongest Suit (11:41) Hearthstone Pullover Black Boxy Tectonic Events (13:05) January Playlist: Overtures! 2021 In Memoriam Playlist Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 20...

Jan 20, 202252 minEp. 59

Episode 58: The Yarn Collector

Current Productions (1:42) Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay Progress on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda Finished the first, cast on the second of the Wildcat Socks , pattern by Ana Campos Progress on the ‘ Sup Witches Socks Spent some time doing some subversive cross stitch from a Junebug and Darlin Information on the history of the Pink Triangle Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket A little progress on the Bundled in Brioche but now it is on pause becaus...

Jan 14, 202253 minEp. 58

Episode 57: Unfettered Optimism

Current Productions (1:57) Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay Progress on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda Resumed progress on the Wildcat Socks , pattern by Ana Campos Progress on the ‘ Sup Witches Socks Spent some time doing some subversive cross stitch from a Junebug and Darlin My Strongest Suit (14:08) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Purple Payne Ranger Cowl Paloma Pullover Musselburgh Hat Events (16:56) December Playlist: Kevin’s Christmas Kevin’s Profile link fo...

Dec 27, 20211 hrEp. 57

Episode 56: Pockets of Reference

Current Productions (2:10) Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay Progress on the Bundled in Brioche Scarf by Stephen West Cast on, finished, and gifted a Windschief Hat by Stephen West Cast on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda My Strongest Suit (10:58) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Boneyard Shawl Paloma Pullover Musselburgh Hat Events (13:11) December Playlist: Kevin’s Christmas Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! SVGMC Winter C...

Dec 11, 202156 minEp. 56

Episode 55: Till the End of Time

Current Productions (1:39) Cast on for the Bundled in Brioche Scarf by Stephen West, in MJ Yarns Silken DK in “Party Punch”, Blue Moon Fiber Arts SilkMo in “Carbon”, Malabrigo Silky Merino in “Black”, KnitPicks Andean Silk in “Olive” Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Finished the Paloma Pullover Swatched and cast on for the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay in Oink Pigments Dapper “Zoot Suit” My Strongest Suit (10:55) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Boneyard Shawl Starting Point Mus...

Nov 24, 202150 minEp. 55

Episode 54: All the Positive Adjectives!

Current Productions (1:36) Progress on the Herbivore Shawl Progress on the cuff of the Paloma Pullover Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket A little bit of progress on the Sup Witches Socks My Strongest Suit (7:38) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Black Boxy Musselburgh Hat Musselburgh Test Hat Various Handknit socks Events (9:55) November Playlist: Thankvember 2021 Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021 SVGMC Winter Conce...

Nov 09, 202152 minEp. 54

Episode 53: Rhinebeck Re-entry

Current Productions (1:46) Progress on the Herbivore Shawl Progress on the second sleeve of the Paloma Pullover Started and finished the Musselburgh Test Hat Mention of the Lord Ellesmere Wrap My Strongest Suit (12:41) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Black Boxy Boneyard Shawl Various Handknit socks Events (15:18) October Playlist: Spooky Broadway Hell Dream Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021 SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming ...

Nov 03, 202147 minEp. 53

Episode 52. Georgeous!

Current Productions (1:38) Progress on the ‘Sup, Witches Socks Progress on the Herbivore Shawl Progress on the second sleeve of the Paloma Pullover Link to Bike Clips My Strongest Suit (8:02) Tectonic Sweater Sidewinder Slouch Hearthstone Musselburgh Hat Various Handknit socks Mention of the shrunken Payne Pullover Events (15:32) October Playlist: Spooky Broadway Hell Dream Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021 SVGMC Winter ...

Oct 19, 202144 minEp. 52

Episode 51: Roadblocks

Current Productions (1:45) Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Progress on the Herbivore Shawl First sleeve on the Paloma Pullover is done, wound up throwing caution to the wind and decreasing from the elbow at the rate of two stitches every four rows and LOVE how the revised sleeve turned out. Will repeat for the second sleeve. Finished my Hearthstone Pullover . Need to wash and block, it looks a little big now but hopefully washing and blocking will help it look more Kevin sized. Menti...

Oct 13, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 51

Episode 50: Autumn Lambscape

Current Productions (1:37) A little progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Sleeves are done for the Hearthstone Pullover . Raglan decreases are done but I forgot to continue the cable on the outside of the center, so I need to frog back. Coupon code for 25% off Ysolda Teague sweater patterns (valid through midnight on 10/4/2021 on both Ravelry as well as the Ysolda website ): 42ndstitch25 Additional but slow progress made on the Herbivore Shawl Progress on the heel increases for the first s...

Sep 28, 202145 minEp. 50

Episode 49: Daunting and Scaring!

Current Productions (1:40) Made some progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Knit the upper arm of the first sleeve of the Paloma Pullover . Figured out the number of total decreases, just need to sort out the rate of decrease. Finished the second sleeve of the Hearthstone Pullover , cast on for the second sleeve. Coupon code for 25% off Ysolda Teague sweater patterns (valid through midnight on 10/4/2021 on both Ravelry as well as the Ysolda website ): 42ndstitch25 Additional but slow progre...

Sep 16, 202155 minEp. 49

Episode 48: Math it Out

Current Productions (1:48) Made some progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Finished the plying (and re-plying) of the Test Skein Spinning Project , now just have to decide on a pattern and math it out in terms of how much fiber to spin. Frogged the sleeves of my Paloma Pullover , will reknit the sleeves on US5 and add shaping to the forearm. Finished the first sleeve of my Hearthstone Pullover , cast on for the second sleeve. Finished the Siren’s CAL socks ! Cast on a new pair of Vanilla i...

Sep 07, 202145 minEp. 48

Episode 47: Yardage is Yardage

Current Productions (1:29) Made some progress on the knitting of the Herbivore Shawl Finished spinning the singles for the Test Skein Spinning Project Made it to the heel increases of the Siren’s CAL socks Picked up and resumed work on the Hearthstone Pullover . A little bit of progress on the body, but the first sleeve is now past the increases! Finished knitting the Mussleburgh Hat , just needs to be washed, blocked, and photographed. Wikipedia page on the Common Housefly Mention of the Paloma...

Aug 31, 202156 minEp. 47

Episode 46: Life's a Banquet!

Current Productions (1:39) Paloma Pullover Herbivore Shawl Test Skein Spinning Project Siren’s CAL socks Granny Square Couch Blanket Mussleburgh Hat Mention of Jasmin from the Knitmore Girls Podcast Mention of discussion about GRIST from Episode 21 (34:40) Mention of King of Cups Socks Mention of Piggy Bank Socks Events (20:59) August Playlist: Karen and Andrew and Leslie, Oh My! Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021 Bay A...

Aug 23, 202157 minEp. 46

Episode 45: Why Mess With Perfection?

Current Productions (1:48) Paloma Pullover Kitchen Towel Project Herbivore Shawl Siren’s CAL socks Granny Square Couch Blanket Mussleburgh Hat Mention of Hart’s Fabric in Santa Cruz, CA Mention of WeeOne’s Creations stitch markers Events (23:10) August Playlist: Karen and Andrew and Leslie, Oh My! Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021 Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021 Stitches at Home : September 11 & 12...

Aug 13, 202150 minEp. 45

Episode 44: Flip the Script

Current Productions (1:28) Note: Project pages do not link to Ravelry anymore! Paloma Pullover Amethyst Spinning Project Piggy Bank Socks Kitchen Towel Project My Strongest Suit (11:40) Aumangea Pullover Events (12:37) August Playlist: Karen and Andrew and Leslie, Oh My! Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021 Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021 2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnitGames Rhine...

Aug 05, 202151 minEp. 44

Episode 43: Suspension of Disbelief

Current Productions (1:31) Note: Project pages do not link to Ravelry anymore! Paloma Pullover Chartreuse Spinning Project Scrap Singles Spinning Project Amethyst Spinning Project Piggy Bank Socks Mention of Morro Fleece Works YouTube Link to Christian Guessing Paint Colors My Strongest Suit (11:54) Boxy Chevrons Mention of Lisa Frank Events (15:38) July Playlist: America is now LIVE Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021 B...

Jul 24, 202145 minEp. 43

Episode 42: Spinning Seagulls

Current Productions (1:51) Note: Project pages do not link to Ravelry anymore! Paloma Pullover Cassavetes Cardigan Chartreuse Spinning Project #teamsasquatch #tourdefleece2021#device008 Rippled Butt Swhorts #makegoodmaedalong King of Cups Socks Piggy Bank Socks Mention of the Knitmore Girls Podcast Mention of the Make Good Knitting Podcast from Scratch Supply Co. My Strongest Suit (14:33) Boxy Chevrons King of Cups Socks Mention of overall shorts from Amazon Events (17:20) July Playlist: America...

Jul 11, 202143 minEp. 42

Episode 41: Magical Mystical Mattress Stitch

Current Productions (2:02) Note: Project pages do not link to Ravelry anymore! Paloma Pullover Granny Square Blanket King of Cups Socks Cassavetes Cardigan Events (6:33) June Playlist: PRIDE! Goes live this weekend! Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021 Stitches at Home July 10 &11; 17 & 18, 2021 Fiberworld 2021 July 21 – 25, 2021 Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch #tourdefleece2021 2020 Olympi...

Jun 26, 202142 minEp. 41

Episode 40: Authentically You

Episode 40: Authentically You Current Productions (1:34) Note: Project pages do not link to Ravelry anymore! Paloma Pullover Granny Square Blanket King of Cups Socks Cassavetes Cardigan Manos del Uruguay Spinning Events (12:49) June Playlist: PRIDE! Goes live this weekend! Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021 Stitches at Home July 10 &11; 17 & 18, 2021 Fiberworld 2021 July 21 – 25, 2021 Tour de Fleece - June 26 - ...

Jun 12, 202149 minEp. 40

Episode 39: A Sweater Place

Current Productions (1:30) NOTE: PROJECT PAGE LINKS NO LONGER LINK TO RAVELRY! Paloma Pullover Granny Square Blanket King of Cups Socks Boxy Chevrons Cassavetes Cardigan Events (14:53) June Playlist: PRIDE! is now LIVE Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021 Stitches at Home June 11 -13 Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch 2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnit Stitches West 2022 in Sacra...

Jun 04, 202149 minEp. 39

Episode 38: Obviously, I am not your grandma.

Current Productions (1:20) Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link) Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link) Charteuse Spinning Project Junebug and Darlin Queer Cross Stitch Mention of Retzlaff Winery Mention of Morro Bay Fleece Works My Strongest Suit (10:07) Tectonic Pullover Mention of Knee Length Overalls from Amazon Events (11:49) May Playlist: For May! is now LIVE! Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! June Playlist: PRIDE! Goes live this weekend! Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stas...

May 29, 202147 min

Episode 37: A Return to Live Theatre!

Current Productions (1:26) Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link) Hearthstone Pullover (Ravelry Link) Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link) Events (11:53) May Playlist: For May! is now LIVE! Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls Stitches at Home – May 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 2021 Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch 2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnitGames Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Nightly Met Opera Streams Hey Look Me Over (19:19) Palo Alt...

May 23, 202149 minEp. 37

Episode 36: Social Distance Collaborating

Current Productions (1:23) Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link) Hearthstone Pullover (Ravelry Link) Mom’s Looped Loop Cowl (Ravelry Link) Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link) Mention of Dad’s Socks Mention of Dexter’s Sweater Mention of my Looped Loop Cowl Events (18:14) May Playlist: For May! is now LIVE! Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls Stitches at Home – May 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 2021 Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch 2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 Stitches W...

May 17, 202144 minEp. 36

Episode 35: Magpie Tendencies

Current Productions (1:34) Chartreuse Spinning Project Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link) Herbivore Shawl (Ravelry Link) Hearthstone Pullover (Ravelry Link) Mom’s Looped Loop Cowl (Ravelry Link) Mention of Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link) Mention of Dad’s Socks (Ravelry Link) Mention of Dexter’s Sweater (Ravelry Link) My Strongest Suit (11:48) Worsted Boxy Aumangea Tectonic Events (13:13) May Playlist: For May! is now LIVE! Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls Stitches at Home – May 15 & 16, 22...

May 07, 202151 minEp. 35
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