Backstage Knitting Podcast
Episode 11 Show Notes
“Fantastic Gifts and Where to Find Them”

•On the Needle:
oAnna is working on a shawl for her mom for Christmas and a basic sock using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox Therapist.
oBethany is working on the “Shrowl” by Stephen West, a Christmas present in Malabrigio, and a toddler size “Happy Christmas Hat” by Terri Major
•Off the Needles:
oBethany finished her “Happy Christmas Hat” by Terri Major and a “Mini-Mitts” ornament by Spilly Jane.
•In Time Out:
oAnna has moved her “Kelpie” shawl by Jerrod Flood into time out.
•Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:
oAnna is working on some Christmas gifts, a vest and handkerchiefs.
•Knetflix and Knit:
oAnna is watching “Chef’s Table” and Chef’s Table France” and some “Scrubs”
oBethany is watching “Gilmore Girls,” “The West Wing,” and “Gilmore Girls: A Year In the Life.” She saw “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and “Moana.”
•Events:
o#BSKPHAMILONG is running from Jan. 1-Feb. 28.
oWhen You Help Others Charity/Knit A Long is on going!
oMadrona Feb. 16-19, 2017 Tacoma, Washington
oStitches West Feb. 24-26, 2017 Santa Clara, California
•List of Christmas Gifts for Knitters:
oSwift and Ball Winder
oLotion: Bethany recommends the Vanilla Bean Noel Hand Cream from Bath and Body Works.
oYarn Bowl: Bethany recommends the first one that appears on the Amazon search. But Etsy has some beautiful yarn bowls.
o“Super Stitches Knitting: Essential Techniques Plus a Dictionary of More Than 300 Stitch Patterns.” By Karen Hemingway
oJournal for ideas, inspiration and modifications.
oKnit themed mugs.
oA massage.
oA Plum Deluxe tea subscription or other fun teas or coffees.