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Barb (the mom) and Tracie (the daughter) are obsessed knitters and avid readers. We love to talk about our current knitting projects and favorite books to read or listen to - we also review the occasional knitting book. Come join us!
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Episode 313: I Didn't Want to - I Felt Compelled to
Monday, 25 May, 2026

Recorded Thursday, May 20 2026 Book talk starts at 19:20 Our One-Skein KAL is over - Please listen to the end to find out if you won a prize! Next KAL - our Charity KAL! Knit or crochet anything for any charity! Post pictures in the FO thread for a chance to win a prize. June 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026 EVENTS Fiber Frolic - Saturday May 30th, 2026 10am - 2pm at Shadelands Ranch - 2662 Ygnacio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek, CA KNITTING Barb has finished: Bankhead #40 by Susie Gourlay, using Malabrigo Rios in the Indicita colorway Tracie has finished: 1. First socks from a cranked tube (made with a sock machine) - Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the It's Me, Margaret colorway 2. Rachel #5 by Josee Paquin, using CaMaRose Løvetand in Braendt Orange and Havgron 3. Stay-On Baby Booties by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas, using Sirdar Snuggly Fair Isle Effect DK 4. Rialto Baby Beanies X3 by Haley Waxberg , 2 using Sirdar Snuggly Crofter Baby Fair Isle and 1 using Plymouth Toybox Confetti 5. Gooseberry Hat by Suviknits om 2 shades of Plymouth Dreambaby DK Barb is still working on: 1. Effortless Cardigan by Zabeth, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, in the Dove Heather colorway 2. Stephanie's One-Row Scarf using Caron Upside Down Cake in the Peanut Butter colorway 3. Bankhead #39 by Susie Gourlay, using Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Rainbow colorway Tracie is still working on: Hello From My Colors by Jessie Made Designs in 5 different fingering weight yarns from stash- MC is Lisa Souza Deluxe Sock in Cornflower Tracie has cast on: 1. Haltermelon by Alana Dakos in Universal Yarns Uptown DK and Paintbox DK 2. Early Bloomer by Hiedi Kirrmaier, using Knit One, Crochet Too Babyboo in Poppy and Wool and the Gang the One Cotton in White 3. lillgardens Lisa The Baby Blanket by Perilla Eriksson in Scheepjes Stonewash in Coral BOOKS Barb read: 1. For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing 4 stars 2. Rock, Paper, Scissors by Alice Feeney - 3.5 stars Tracie read: 1. See Them Run (DI Clair McKay), by Marion Todd - 3.5 stars 2. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 4 stars 3. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See - 5 stars 4. In the Pleasure Groove by John Taylor - 5 stars