For Most People, That Would Be A Deterrent

In Episode 277, Greg and Pam discuss bands that start too late, movies, and contacting designers about pattern mistakes.

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NOTES Greg's Projects

• Greg bought some yarn from String Theory Colorworks to knit the Tidal shawl by Josh Ryks-Robinsky.
• Greg continues working on the Mini Drama shawl pattern for the set of minis that he recently acquired.

Pam's Projects

• Pam worked on a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks. She is using KnitPicks Psichidelica in the colorway Grounded.
• Pam is working on My Baker's Hat by eM knits. She is using Berroco Vintage.
• Pam worked on the Cloud Iridescence blanket by Kathyrn Bernard. She is using KnitPicks Mighty Stitch in fingering weight and several colors of mohair/alpaca silk yarns.
• Pam worked on Sun Salutation by Celia McAdam Cahill. She is using KnitPicks Gloss and Trailhead Yarns Cabot Trail.
• Pam worked on Freeform Favorite Crochet shawl by Lisa Doherty. If you are curious about Freeform Crochet you should check out Lisa's Instagram account.
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• Pam started the Vortex Throw and Pillows by Lisa Gentry. She is using Plymouth Yarn Coffee Beanz.
• Pam started and finished The Best Headband by Linda van Scheijndel. She used some leftover sock yarn by LoloDidIt in the colorway Versailles. (Doesn't look like she has it any more).
• Pam swatched for the Buttonside Sweater by Jennifer Dassau. She is using Meridian Mill House yarn in the Gastonia base.
• Pam cranked out a number of tubes (that she turned into hats) on her Sentro Knitting Machine.  She is making more. Here are links for the things Pam uses:
  • Sentro Machine
  • Weights
  • Digital Row Counter
  • Adapter for Screwdriver
  • Electric Screwdriver
  • She also added a "bumper of a 1/4" foam around the inside above the screws (reach out if you have questions!)

Miscellaneous

• Greg mentioned that bars are giving up on young people and focusing on Gen X instead.
• Greg talked about how there are very few true 70mm IMAX theaters in the US.
• Pam ordered voter postcards from Signs of Justice.
• Craft Cook Read Repeat Bingo started May 22!
• Some of our Denver area listeners are meeting to knit monthly. If you are in the area and want to join in, reach out to martaschmarta.
• Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits on Twitch.

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