This week after debating how knitting would work in zero gravity, we hop into the knitting with some recent acquisitions on Karen’s part as well as a finished project, the start of a new project and some progress on some works in progress.  And pretty much all of these are socks.  There’s also a large amount of squealing over a certain favourite movie of Karen’s that’s recently been re-released in 3D.  Meanwhile Maggie has a couple projects she’s been working on while struggling to find the right main project now that the 1X1 Slice of Crazy Pie is done, not that that has prevented her from acquiring some new yarn from a friend’s stash.   There’s also some discussion of the upcoming Knitter’s Frolic with some plans and strategies for tackling yarn events.

In Geek Squee, there’s an update about Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, Sherlock and Captain America: The Winter Soldier, all of which we are just dying to see. Of course there’s also discussion of the news that have rocked the fandom world as Fox has started sending cease-and-desist letters to purveyors of Jayne hats.  We also have a blog that demonstrates just how ludicrous some of the poses comic book characters adopt can be, as well as an event that is probably the geekiest party night of the year.

Finally in Cravings, Covets and Crushes, we have a cookbook that has some seriously drool-worthy recipes that Maggie’s dying to try, as well as a crafter of geeky figures that had us exploding with adorable.

Are you going to be at the Downtown Knit Collective’s Knitters’ Frolic in Toronto on April 27th?  We’ll be there, wearing our podcast t-shirts and armed with stickers.  Be sure to say hello, and to mention the 1×1 Slice of Crazy Pie that Maggie will be wearing: we’ll have chocolate with us (for as long as it lasts, of course)!

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 72: Drawing Up the Invasion Plans

Adventures in Knitting

Yuri’s night party: http://yurisnight.net/

Chris Hadfield needs to test colorwork knitting in zero gravity: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Hadfield

Karen orders Woolmeise from the Loopy Ewe: http://www.theloopyewe.com/shop/g/yarn/wollmeise/

Fiddlesticks Knitting Peacock Shawl: http://www.fiddlesticksknitting.com/peacock_feathers_shawl.html

Poison number five Woolmeise: http://www.flickr.com/photos/10291614@N03/1408479585/

Cachoeira are done: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cachoeira

Jurassic Park 3D: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jurassic_park_an_imax_3d_experience_1993/

One by one slice of crazy pie: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MASalter/easy-ruffle-coat

Newbie’s Burnished Leaves birthday cowl:… uh yeah – pic to come.

Red herring scarf: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/red-herring-scarf

The Knitter’s Frolic: http://downtownknitcollective.ca/wp/?page_id=180

Geek Squee

Official synopsis and new name for a certain tv show: http://shieldtv.net/

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is filming: http://splashpage.mtv.com/2013/05/15/captain-america-hayley-atwell-peggy-carter-short-film/

Producer is asking the Sherlock fans to calm down: http://www.deadline.com/2013/04/‘sherlock’-producer-pleads-with-fans-to-keep-london-filming-locations-secret/

The Sign of Three is the second episode name: http://www.sherlockology.com/news/2013/4/22/sign-of-three-begins-filming-22042013

Jayne Firefly hat is no longer allowed to be made except by FOX: http://www.themarysue.com/jayne-hats-fox/

The Hawkeye Initiative: http://thehawkeyeinitiative.com/

Cravings Covets and Crushes

Smitten Kitchen Cookbook: http://www.amazon.ca/Smitten-Kitchen-Cookbook-Deb-Perelman/dp/0449015793/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368730378&sr=8-1&keywords=smitten+kitchen+cookbook

Mouse figurines: http://www.quernuscrafts.co.uk/

Episode 72: Drawing Up the Invasion Plans [ 1:02:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

SPOILER ALERT! Spoilers for the The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug sneak peek run from 19:37 to 37:52.

SPOILER ALERT! Some spoilery discussion of Iron Man 3 runs from 38:20 to 40:19.

This week Maggie has finally finished the Cardigan of Doom!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  She’s also finished one of the many baby blankets she’s knitting, and can’t start the next one just yet, so she’s on the hunt for something new to knit.  However, that’s not a hugely urgent thing as somebody has started spinning on a borrowed wheel.  Muahahahaaaa another one to the dark side!  Karen, meanwhile, is almost done a pair of socks (well, her usual definition of “done”, which usually doesn’t include kitchenering toes) and has picked up a project that’s been lying dormant for a couple weeks.  There may also have been a little yarn acquisition that totally doesn’t count toward the “not buying yarn” thing.

In Geek Squee we have a report from the live sneak peek Peter Jackson gave of the next Hobbit movie and some discussion of some new, spoilery information about a certain character in Iron Man 3.  There’s also a plea from geek icon Nathan Fillion for what he’d like as a birthday present from his fans, a trailer from the new Wolverine movie and a science-oriented winner of an annual Peep diorama contest.

In Cravings, Covets and Crushes, we have a chance to vote for some Lego sets we’d love to see, an amazing Hobbit-themed jacket (seriously people, GO LOOK AT THIS) and some yarn that is dyed-to-order and so gorgeous omg.

And finally, we have a really sweet, geeky story from a listener that made us all wibbly.  Thanks for sharing it with us, Ryan! Best Geek Dad Ever!

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

SPOILER ALERT! Spoilers for the The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug sneak peek run from 19:37 to 37:52.

SPOILER ALERT! Some spoilery discussion of Iron Man 3 runs from 38:20 to 40:19.

Show Notes
Episode 71: The Half Price Chocolate Fairy

Adventures in Knitting
Maggie’s one by one slice of crazy pie: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MASalter/easy-ruffle-coat
Chalice Baby Blanket: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-chalice-blanket
Maggie’s newest addiction: http://seiiprice.7c.org/1-kromski-sonata-spinning-wheel-walnut-finish-wbag-review-2965.html
Newbie’s next project: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stargazing-shawlette
Karen’s cachoeira socks: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring09/PATTcachoeira.php
Lakeshore shawl: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitwit1912/lakeshore-shawl
Woolmeise from the Loopy Eye: http://www.theloopyewe.com/browse/yarn/wollmeise/lace/
Wreck it Ralph: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1772341/

Geek Squee
Hobbit Sneak peek: http://www.thehobbit.com/sneak/
Pepper Potts suits up: http://screencrush.com/iron-man-3-tv-spot-pepper-potts-suit/
Wolverine trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7KOlXn8qLc
Nathan Fillion’s birthday wish: http://my.charitywater.org/NathanFillion The first charity is full and complete but he has made a new one: http://my.charitywater.org/nathan-fillion
Peeps diorama: http://geekologie.com/2013/03/tis-the-season-8-year-old-wins-marshmall.php

Craving Covets and Crushes
Lego female figures in science jobs: http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/15401#
Balin’s Coat: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/balin-2
Twisted Fiber Art, Inc: http://www.twistedfiberart.com

Episode 71: The Half-Price Chocolate Fairy [ 1:03:23 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, Maggie is so, SO close to finishing the Cardigan of Doom, after Karen made a perilous journey to the knitting store to get her another skein (one does not simply walk into the yarn store, after all).  That hasn’t prevented her from shopping another knitter’s stash for  yarn for another sweater, though, or from making more sock monkeys.  Karen, meanwhile, has mostly been concentrating on surviving March Break, though she has a little progress on a couple projects, and has done some much-need knitting basket organizing.  And, um, might have bought some yarn that SO DOES NOT COUNT in her efforts not to buy yarn.

In Geek Squee, Magneto is officiating at Professor X’s wedding.  No, really.  There’s also a new international trailer for Star Trek: Into Darkness (now with more plot!), an offer from Peter Jackson to direct Doctor Who, two girls that have made some really cool progress in science and a pretty unique historic needlework sampler.   And of course we just have to mention that Sherlock has started filming series 3.

In Cravings, Covets and Crushes, we have a plea for help from our audience, and some new colourways from Blue Moon Fiber Arts that we’re drooling over.  We also got a package (SQUEE!  Thank youuuu!) with some really cool geeky patches that you can get for yourself.

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Show Notes
Episode 70: The Geek Event of the Season

Adventures in Knitting
Maggie’s cardigan that never ends: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MASalter/easy-ruffle-coatThe Needle Emporium where Karen got the emergency yarn: http://needleemporium.caClassic Yarns CashSoft DK: http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Rowan-Yarn-Cashsoft-DK-Yarn-1818.html?s-kwcid=TC%7C8929%7Crowan%20cashsoft%20dk%20yarn%7C%7CS%7Cb%7C20590581013&gclid=CKSr9erqyrYCFfE7Mgod2g8AAw&CFID=14337460&CFTOKEN=64484952
Campaign for Kian: http://www.campaign4kian.com
Karen’s cachoeira socks: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring09/PATTcachoeira.php
IndigoDragonfly: http://www.indigodragonfly.ca
Turtlepurl socks: http://www.justknitting.ca/turtlepurl/
Afterthought heel: http://www.socknitters.com/lessons/afterthoughtheels.htm
The Hobbit: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903624/
Beauty and the Beast: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101414/
Lorna’s Laces Solemate: http://www.lornaslaces.net/solemate.html
Downton Project Bag: http://stitchedbyjessalu.bigcartel.com/product/downton-abbey
Woolmeise from the Loopy Ewe: http://www.theloopyewe.com/browse/yarn/wollmeise/
Geek Wedding of the century: http://www.themarysue.com/mckellen-stewart-wedding/
New Star Trek trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhz4A5BCMAA
Peter Jackson would direct an episode of Dr. Who: http://io9.com/peter-jackson-wants-to-direct-a-doctor-who-episode-his-458273430

Geek Squee
Sherlock has started filming Season 3: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/03/18/sherlock-season-3-has-started-shooting-new-details-revealed/
A sampler from the Museum of Childhood: http://collectingchildhood.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/star-gazing-girls-of-georgian-england/
Five year old girl finds a new dinosaur: http://www.themarysue.com/five-year-old-discovers-dinosaur/
A biofuel lab in the bedroom: http://www.themarysue.com/sara-volzs-biofuel-scholarship/
Accio coffee – help us find it!: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFzjhCBCcAEqymf.jpg:large

Craving Covets and Crushes
Bluemoon Fibre Arts has new colors: http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19_20
Downtown Knitter’s Frolic: http://downtownknitcollective.ca/wp/?page_id=180
PACKAGE! Squee!: http://www.storiedthreads.com and http://www.etsy.com/shop/StoriedThreads?ref=si_shop

Episode 70: The Geek Event of the Season [ 59:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, well…it’s episode 69.  There are a few things not to listen to around the kids/in-laws right off the bat, but we swear, we lay off the innuendo after the first couple minutes.

…Well, mostly.

Meanwhile in knitting, a certain project of Maggie’s is sleeping on the couch, as it has thrown yet another monkey wrench into her knitting plans.  This of course means that she’s been forced into the arms of on other projects, oh noes.  Karen, meanwhile, has no pretensions to monogamous knitting and so she has the same few projects in rotation as she had before, as well as being tempted to trying a fling with some new ones.

In Geek Squee, the third Hobbit movie has been pushed back a few months to when it should have come out in the first place, a freaking amazing omg LEGO model of Hogwarts, someone has actually created a suit that gives you “Spidey sense”, a planned movie for Neil Gaiman’s upcoming book and news about a convention that one of our listeners mentioned.   There are also digressions about how much we want the Muppet Show to come back, as well as a show Karen loved that *is* coming back.

In Cravings, Covets and Crushes, we’re keeping an eye on the contenders in Threadless’ Sock Challenge, hoping that the Spocks will win so we can get our hands on them, drooling over some seriously gorgeous yarn from Apple Tree Knits and a way for you get your Hogwarts letter, albeit a little late.

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 69
Show Notes

Adventures in Knitting
Hobbit socks: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MASalter/hobbit-socks
Baby Chalice Blanket: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-chalice-blanket
Baby Green Lantern: http://knit1geek2.mt-pockets.org/?p=487
Seascape Stole: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seascape-stole
Echo Shawl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/echo-flower-shawl
The charity that Maggie is making monkeys for: http://www.campaign4kian.com/
Knit Picks Brava Bulky: http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Brava_Bulky_Yarn__D5420220…
Cachoeira socks from Knitty: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring09/PATTcachoeira.php
Indigo Dragonfly: http://indigodragonfly.wordpress.com/
Lakeshore shawl: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitwit1912/lakeshore-shawl
Turtlepurl: http://www.etsy.com/shop/turtlepurl
Socks that Rock: http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_p…
After thought heel: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/afterthought-heel…

Geek Squee
The date for the 3rd Hobbit movie has been pushed back… to where it originally was:http://www.themarysue.com/hobbit-3-release-date-december-…
Lego Hogwarts: http://www.themarysue.com/alice-finch-lego-hogwarts/
A working Spidey Suit that warns you of danger: http://www.themarysue.com/spider-man-suit/
Muppets – old school!: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Muppet_Show
Whose Line is it Anyway?: http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/03/01/whose-line-is-it-anyway…
Neil Gaiman’s new book – The Ocean at the End of the Lane – has a movie!: http://www.amazon.com/The-Ocean-End-Lane-Novel/dp/0062255657
Break out your knitting at SpaceCityCon in Houston!: http://www.spacecitycon.com/

Cravings Covets and Crushes
Spocks: http://www.threadless.com/sockschallenge/spocks-2/?&_…
Appletree knits on etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AppleTreeKnits
Want your Hogwarts letter?: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePaperDrawer?ref=seller_info

Episode 69: Exactly What You're Expecting [ 48:42 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, the Spock Monkey is with its new owner (stay tuned after the outro to hear the handover, as well as a little of our knit night) and Maggie is still.  working.  on.  the.  cardigan.   Karen, meanwhile, is working on a bunch of projects, as is only to be expected, though her Cachoeira socks are moving a little slowly.  Not so her movie socks, though, as she got to see Les Miserables, and has a few thoughts about that particular movie.   We also have proof that the newbie has her priorities in order and we have been teaching her well (and that she’s not so much of a newbie anymore)!

In Geek Squee, the question of the government’s preparedness for a zombie invasion at the southern border was brought up in Canada’s House of Commons.  No really, you can find it on YouTube.  Meanwhile there was a different kind of invasion in London as part of the upcoming Doctor Who 50th Anniversary special, as well as a couple new places and ways to watch it when it finally comes out.  There’s also news about the mad scramble for San Diego Comic-Con tickets (any of our listeners manage to snag them?  Let us know about your experience!), a PSA for anyone who has ordered from KnitPicks in the last couple months, and some interesting casting and news about X-Men: Days of Future Past.

In Cravings, Covets and Crushes, we have some Game of Thrones plushies that are *adorable*, some Lord of the Rings ceramic items that are…not quite so adorable, but should still be seen to be believed, some seriously classy Doctor Who jewelry, and a Walking Dead board game that will test your zombie survival skills.  Start training now, people!

And again, stay tuned after the outro to hear Spock Monkey’s reveal to his new owner, as well as a couple minutes of our knit night.  Seriously, that last squeal was originally about 14 minutes after the start of recording.

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 68

Show notes:

Adventures in Knitting

EZ Ruffle Cardigan: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MASalter/easy-ruffle-coat

Newbie bought good yarn! Americo!: http://www.americo.ca/

Karen got to see Les Mis: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1707386/

Which means movie socks: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitwit1912/hobbit-movie-socks

More Socks that Rock?: http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=182_4

Geek Squee

Zombies were brought up in the House of Commons in Canada: http://metronews.ca/news/canada/559193/canada-zombie-free-house-of-commons-told/

Recreating a dalek invasion in London: http://www.digitalspy.ca/british-tv/s7/doctor-who/news/a459526/doctor-who-mark-gatiss-recreates-dalek-invasion-for-50th-video.html

A window of 96 minutes for Comic con: http://www.themarysue.com/san-diego-comic-con-2013-sold-out/

Knit Picks Public Service Announcement: https://www.privacyrights.org/node/55899

S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot wrapped up: http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Joss-Whedon-Marvel-H-I-E-L-Pilot-Wraps-Production-52505.html

X-men: Days of Future Past gets Peter Dinklage: http://www.themarysue.com/singer-dinklage-cgi/

Cravings, Covets and Crushes

Game of Thrones plushies!: http://www.themarysue.com/game-of-thrones-plush-toys/

Harlem Shake: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem_Shake_(meme)

Lord of the Rings home décor :-Z  : http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/accessories/lord-of-the-rings-cookie-jars-and-salt-and-pepper-shakers/

Dr. Who jewelry: https://www.harlequin-goldsmiths.com/doctor-who/

The Walking Dead board game: http://www.cryptozoic.com/games/walking-dead-board-game

Extra

The new cover of Harry Potter: http://www.themarysue.com/new-harry-potter-cover-art/

Raw and vegan chocolate cream cake: http://www.pure2raw.com/2012/02/raw-triple-chocolate-cheesecake-recipe/

Episode 68: Anti-Zombie Border Patrol Recruitment [ 41:48 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this episode we’re digging out from under a dumping of snow and breaking boards with our elbows and feet.  Or, well, Maggie is, on that last one (YAY BLUE BELT!).  We’re also working on some knitting.  In Maggie’s case she has one finished object (that came in handy for her not-used-to-Canadian-winters mother recently) and is still slogging along on the Cardi That Doesn’t End (yes, we sing the song, too).  Oh, and she’s finished a certain nerdy sock monkey.  Karen, meanwhile, is being her usual non-monogamous self and has a new sock project as well as a very old shawl project, along with making some new knitting converts.

In Geek Squee, we have a very…unique and rather grotesque advertisement for The Walking Dead, new about an upcoming stop-motion animation steampunk comedy with some stellar talent providing voices as well as another go at a childhood classic that we are…not really thrilled about.  There’s also an adaptation of Pride and Prejudice from another angle (no zombies in this one), an adorable spoof of Downton Abbey by the people at Sesame Street, a set of weapons designed for girls, and a little science fact to go with a legendary weapon.  But we’re not done yet!  There’s a certain monarch was found in a place that would not be the first place to look in this particular game of hide-and-seek, confirmed after some amazing genealogical sleuthing, a cartoon appearance by one of our favourite actors (doing an impression of another favourite actor!) and a hilarious parody of Les Miserables by…the South Korean Air Force.  No, really.

In Cravings, Covets and Crushes, we have a neat little pattern book written by one of our listeners that might be of interest for those that want to dip their toes into stranded colourwork or want some guided help adding colour patterns to basic knits, as well as a somewhat more…unique (and NSFW) colourwork sweater that has been getting a lot of attention around the knittiverse.

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 67
Show Notes

Adventures in Knitting:

The cardi that doesn’t end: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MASalter/easy-ruffle-coat

Daughter Heir socks: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-daughter-heir

Spock Monkey: http://knit1geek2.mt-pockets.org/?p=490

The Yarn Harlot knits a Baker scarf: http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2013/01/10/and_that_is_all_she_wrote.html

Cachoera socks from Knitty: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring09/PATTcachoeira.php

Tabletop on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4F80C7D2DC8D9B6C

Lakeshore shawl by Glenna C: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lakeshore-shawl

Knit Picks Shimmer (shallows colorway):

Geek Squee:

The Walking Dead display in Union Station: http://www.thedrum.com/news/2013/02/07/amc-promote-return-walking-dead-zombie-inspired-countdown-leo-burnett-toronto

Steampunk stop-motion fantasy: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/02/07/laika-plan-stop-motion-and-cg-for-dickens-meets-monty-python-steampunk-fantasy-the-boxtrolls/

Geek groan aka ANOTHER How the Grinch Stole Christmas: http://www.themarysue.com/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-remake/

Disney’s Frozen: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2294629/

Longborn (Pride and Prejudice via Downton):

Sesame Street does Downton: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPqL-1aSbn0

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries: http://www.lizziebennet.com/

For the budding archer: http://urbantaggers.blogspot.ca/2013/02/nerf-rebelle-heartbreaker-bow.html

Neil DeGrasse Tyson tweets regarding Thor’s hammer:  http://www.geekologie.com/2013/02/neil-degrasse-tyson-thors-hammer-mjolnir.php

King Richard’s remains: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/03/world/europe/richard-iii-search-announcement

And his reconstruction: http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2013/02/05/technology-richard-iii-facial-reconstruction.html

Benedict Cumberbatch on the Simpsons: http://www.hypable.com/2013/02/08/benedict-cumberbatch-snape-the-simpsons/

South Korean Air Force sings Les Mis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZunEARBb6I

Cravings Covets and Crushes:

Vide: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/vide-booklet
The Pearl Clutcher Cardigan: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pearl-clutcher

Episode 67: Not a Sweater to Wear Around the In-Laws [ 58:22 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, once we get past some slightly off-topic talking about the weather, Maggie is attempting to be monogamous (we’ll see how long that lasts, considering she’s looking for projects that will use her sock yarn ends) and has finished a project but perhaps not the way she wanted it to be.  Meanwhile, Karen has a couple finished projects (because she does actually finish things sometimes) and is planning on starting another, though what that might be might change a few times.

In Geek Squee, a couple TV shows that we are anxiously anticipating have started filming or are at least setting up some familiar-looking sets.  Bonus: Maggie found some adorable sweatery cookies for when one of those shows airs!  There’s also some news about the upcoming Star Wars movie, probably the best TARDIS cosplay we’ve seen yet (and yes, it’s bigger on the inside), a commemorative coin that Doctor Who fans might be interested in, and a piece of artwork that really has knitting on the brain (*rimshot*)!

In Cravings, Covets and Crushes, there’s a sweater pattern that might be of interest for the guys or those that knit for guys, as well as a seriously epic project Maggie recently discovered and that’s in a book Karen wanted to share: “Knitted Lace: A Collection of Favourite Patterns from Interweave”, edited by Anne Merrow.

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 66: This Tauntaun sleeps two

Show Notes

Married to garter stitch: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MASalter/terribly-simple

Jaffrey hat: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MASalter/jaffrey

Strider cowl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/strider-cowl

Tanis aran weight: http://www.tanisfiberarts.com/yarn.html

Hobbit socks: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitwit1912/hobbit-movie-socks

Knit Picks Brava: http://www.knitpicks.com/cfpromo/Brava_Knitting_Yarn.cfm?intmedid=Main2–Brava

SHIELD has started filming: http://www.themarysue.com/shield-set-photos-facebook-twitter/

SHIELD Twitter: https://twitter.com/ABC_SHIELD

And so has SHERLOCK: http://twitter.com/arwelwjones/status/294818569093525506/photo/1

Aran sweater cookies: http://sweet-transvestive-superknits.tumblr.com/post/33528306037

Can you see my religion?: http://io9.com/5977721/benedict-cumberbatch-discusses-his-little-cumber+batchs-starring-role-in-star-trek-2?tag=benedictcumberbatch

JJ Abrams: http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2013/jan/25/star-wars-episode-vii-jj-abrams

Tardis dress: http://www.geekologie.com/2013/01/clever-tardis-dress-with-larger-painted.php

Dr. Who NZ  coin: ACK! The coin has been pulled form the NZ mint website! scrambles to find out what happened

Knitted model of the brain: http://www.themarysue.com/yarn-brain/

Ferdy: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ferdy

Knitted Lace book: http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Books/Knitted-Lace.html

Forest Path Stole: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/forest-path-stole

Episode 66: This Tauntaun Sleeps Two [ 51:52 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We’re back!  Not all of us are running at 100%, but we’re back!  And we have lots of knitting to catch up on!  There’s Christmas knitting finished, unfinished and not attempted, Hobbit socks that are well on the go or nearing completion, and some new projects started.  There’s also an update about one of our favourite online knitting comics!

In Geek Squee, we have some encouraging news about the new S.H.I.E.L.D. tv show (and Karen is having ALL THE FEELS) as well as an interview that makes us love Jaime Alexander (Sif from “Thor”) even more.  There’s also an amazing scientific development that gets us one step closer to actual robot bodies, news about plans for a colony on Mars, some epically nerdy tweets from a certain fictional starship captain to someone who is actually in space and another sequel in the works for one of Karen’s favourite movies.

In Cravings Covets and Crushes, there’s another purveyor of nerdy yarns, some upcoming colourways from a Nerd Girl dyer, a place to shame your yarn into obedience, and a suggestion for something to keep the Harry Dresden fans going once they’ve finished the latest book.

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 65: You Can Pry Our Stash From Our Cold Dead Hands

Show Notes

Finished Green Lantern Baby Blanket: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MASalter/pine-forest-baby-blanket-2

Maggie’s Jaffrey Hat: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MASalter/jaffrey

Karen’s Hobbit Socks: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitwit1912/hobbit-movie-socks

Hobbit yarn: http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19_20_763&zenid=9mudebnj1s95d1l21bsgcqa3p7

Koigu yarn: http://www.koigu.com/home.html

Gum drops: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gumdrop

Jube Jubes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jujube_(confectionery)

Turtle Purl: http://www.etsy.com/shop/turtlepurl

Rant Maggie Rant: http://www.rantmaggierant.com/

Knit Pick’s Bulky Swish: http://www.knitpicks.com/cfyarns/yarn_display.cfm?ID=5420176

Worsted for wear: http://worstedforwear.com/

Clark Greg Tweet (Scroll down to Jan 8) : https://twitter.com/clarkgregg

Interview with Jaimie Alexander: http://www.themarysue.com/jaimie-alexander-wonder-woman/

Woman has a brain implant and can now move robotic arm: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57559675-1/brain-implants-let-paralyzed-woman-move-robot-arm/

Who wants to go to Mars?: http://mars-one.com/en/

Tweeting between an Astronaut and Captain Kirk: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/01/03/william-shatner-chris-hadfield-tweets_n_2405115.html

Photos from space: http://colchrishadfield.tumblr.com/

The next Jurassic Park movie: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369610/

Oscar Effect Reels for Avengers: http://www.themarysue.com/check-out-industrial-light-and-magics-oscar-effects-reel-for-the-avengers/

YarnvsZombies: http://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnvszombies

Nerdgirlyarns: http://shop.nerdgirlyarns.com/

Sherlock Yarn!: http://shop.nerdgirlyarns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=30_51&products_id=1156

Parasol Protectorate yarns: http://shop.nerdgirlyarns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=30_151&products_id=1162

Yarn Shaming: http://yarnshaming.tumblr.com/

Iron Druid series: http://www.kevinhearne.com/tag/iron-druid

Downtown Knit Collective: http://downtownknitcollective.ca/wp/?page_id=14

Episode 65: You Can Pry Our Stash From Our Cold Hands [ 49:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this episode, we’re spending the End of the World the only way we really can: talking about knitting and geeky stuff.

Of course that doesn’t mean we haven’t been knitting!  Maggie’s had a success with a sock and an epic battle with a skein of yarn as well as some progress on a hat and a baby blanket.  Karen, meanwhile, has been working on her Hobbit socks as well as another pair of handwarmers.

In Geek Squee, we have the best. reading. ever. of Fifty Shades of Grey, a bee with a super nerdy species name and some new designs for astronauts’ suits that might look a little familiar.  There’s also an announcement about the final regular cast member of the S.H.I.E.L.D. television show, some best and worst of 2012 lists you may be interested in as well as some new entries to the National Film Registry.  There’s also a really neat fan-organized way to help Sherlock in his adventures that we are SO SIGNING UP FOR.

In Cravings, Covets and Crushes, there’s the best. PC. EVER. for all the Doctor Who fans (well, those with some change in their pocket) and some really neat Hobbit-inspired patterns.

Happy New Year, everyone!  We <3 our listeners!

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 64: Here at the end of all things

Show Notes

Easy Ruffle Cardigan: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-ruffle-coa

Jaffrey hat: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jaffrey

Baby blanket: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MASalter/pine-forest-baby-blanket-2

Les Miserable: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1707386/

The Hobbit: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903624/

The Rise of the Guardians: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1446192/

50 shades the Takei way: http://io9.com/5970121/george-takei-reading-50-shades-of-gray-is-the-sexiest-thing-youll-hear-all-day

A new species of bee is named after Sheldon Cooper: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/02/bazinga-bee-the-big-bang-theory_n_2398095.html

New astronaut suit designs look like Buzz lightyear: http://theweek.com/article/index/238143/nasas-next-generation-spacesuit-inspired-by-buzz-lightyear

5^th member of the SHIELD cast: http://www.themarysue.com/shield-skye-chloe-bennet/

Best and Worst of 2012 on Io9: http://io9.com/5969645/best-and-worst-science-fictionfantasy-movies-of-2012

The Library of Congress has picked 25 films to add to the National Film Registry: http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/157323

The traveling detective: http://travellingdetective.tumblr.com/

TARDIS PC: http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/12/scan-tardis-pc-case/

Steeped and Infused: http://shop.steepedandinfused.com/

Hobbit Knits: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/hobbit-knits

Episode 64: Here at the End of All Things [ 57:39 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

SPOILER WARNING!  We discuss spoilers about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey starting at 45:56 and ending at 1:03:15

First off, there’s a note for those who want to help the residents of Newtown, CT; if you’ve been avoiding the news like Karen has, just skip the first 30 seconds of the episode.  We don’t mention it in the episode itself.

Then..lots of squealing and knitting and more squealing about our experience at the midnight showing of the Hobbit as much of our recent knitting is tied up in that.  Of course there are other projects going on, so we fill you in on what we’ve picked up after finishing our Hobbitalong projects as well as discussing a couple things Maggie is thinking of working on sometime soon.

In Geek Squee, there are a lot of geek-related movies, tv shows and actors that received Golden Globe nominations, the zombie movie filmed at CERN is now available online for free, there’s a mystery worthy of Indiana Jones himself (and an update with the solution to the mystery!), the best Gangnam Style parody yet, and FINALLY, a trailer for the next Star Trek movie.  Of course, there’s a lot of discussion of our opinions of The Hobbit (and the knitwear therein), as well as some news about one of the film locations that you can actually visit, as well as a very unique game played by some of the movie’s stars during an MTV interview.

In Cravings, Covets and Crushes, we feature Etsy seller “eattoast”, who has some unique geeky Christmas ornaments as well as some modified toys our fans are probably going to want to take a look at.

Also, right at the end of the episode there’s a little treat for our listeners, written by Karen and Maggie but performed by Karen because Maggie was too chicken.

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 63: A long awaited journey

Show Notes

SPOILER TALK TIME ZONE: 45:56 until 1:03:15

Hobbit Garden colorway: http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19_20_763

Karen’s Lothlorien cape: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitwit1912/lothlorien-cape

Maggie’s Dragon shawl: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MASalter/battle-weary-dragon-shawl

Koigu yarn: http://www.koigu.com/home.html

EZ Ruffle cardigan: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-ruffle-coat

Jaffrey hat: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jaffrey

Marrakesh yarn: http://www.colorsongyarn.com/yarns/hand_maiden/marrakesh.htm

The tutorial Maggie used for her monkey madness: http://www.craftpassion.com/2012/04/how-to-sew-sock-monkey.html

Golden Globes awards: http://www.goldenglobes.org/2012/12/nominations-2013/

Decay, the Zombie movie filmed at CERN: http://www.decayfilm.com/

University of Chicago and the mystery package: http://www.themarysue.com/indiana-jones-mystery-solved/

Gangnam NASA style: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sar5WT76kE

Klingon Style: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CayMeza487M

Gangnam + Christmas lights:: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jWN5Myxtwg

Star Trek Into Darkness trailer: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1408101/

On Io9 the first nine minutes of Into Darkness: http://io9.com/5968379/weve-seen-the-first-9-minutes-of-star-trek-into-darkness-

The Green Dragon Pub: http://www.themarysue.com/green-dragon-pub-new-zealand/#0

FMK for the Hobbit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ex3OQ1fhRc

Eattoast: http://www.etsy.com/shop/eattoast

Episode 63: A Long Awaited Journey (and a special holiday treat!) [ 1:19:12 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

…Or why we put the explicit tag on every episode.

This week we’re joined by our friend Lily who went with Karen and another member of our knitting group (hi, Kris!  Hope the elf-duties weren’t too horrible!) on a yarn crawl of a few of Toronto’s fine yarn stores.  There is much purchasing and enabling and geekiness, of course.  There are are also a couple important finished projects (finally!) and some new projects on the needles, as well as some new yarn that is appropriately named for a certain upcoming movie.

In Geek Squee, Maggie’s freaking out about the newest Harry Dresden book, a highly geeky Christmas tree, an alternate history/fantasy novel that’s getting the BBC treatment, and we have an actual synopsis for the next Star Trek movie!  There’s also the world’s biggest and most awesome LARP ever, all sorts of Hobbitty news (Colbert Report! The score streaming online!), Hunger Games movie updates as well as a hilarious parody video, an announcement from NASA, and to wrap up Movember, superheroes with moustashes.

In Cravings, Covets and Crushes, we have a solution for those of you that have been asked to knit a Dr. Who scarf but who feel like strangling yourself with your yarn at the thought of it, some Dalek-inspired mittens and and amazing dress using fabric printed with a map of Middle Earth.  WANT.

Any finally to wrap up, we have a package to squeal over (thank you, Awilda!) and some comments that will possibly destroy your childhood.  Sorry.

Time is running out for The Hobbit: A Long-Expected Knitalong!  There’s no required pattern or yarn, just the goal of completing a project of your choice before The Hobbit opens in theatres on December 14th (or when it opens in your country).  Feel free to post progress and pictures here on the blog, or chat about your projects in the thread over on the Ravelry group!

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Show Notes

Indigodragonfly: http://indigodragonfly.wordpress.com/

Eweknit in Toronto: http://www.eweknit.ca/

Koigu: http://www.koigu.com/

Lettuce Knit: http://www.lettuceknit.com/

Socks that Rock, Heavyweight, Twilight: http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_p…

Brass and Steam Kerchief: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-age-of-brass-…

Romni: http://www.romniwools.com/

Cascade 220: http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-220.asp

Tigerlily cowl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tiger-lily-cowl

The Purple Purl: http://thepurplepurl.com/

Elvish leaves dish cloth: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elvish-leaves-dis…

Karen’s Lothlorien cape: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lothlorien-cape

Lakeshore shawl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lakeshore-shawl

Maggie’s Battle Weary Dragon Shawl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/battle-weary-drag…

Daughter Heir socks: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-daughter-heir

Two by Two Crazy Pie: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-ruffle-coat

Jaffrey hat: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jaffrey

CJKopec: http://www.etsy.com/shop/cjkopeccreations

Sock Monkey tutorial: http://www.craftpassion.com/2012/04/how-to-sew-sock-monke…

Hobbit Garden colorway: http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_p…

Harry Dresden Cold Days: http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Days-Novel-Dresden-Files/dp/04…

Dalek Christmas tree: http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2012/12/happy-wholi…

BBC is adapting Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell: http://www.themarysue.com/jonathan-strange-and-mr-norrell…

Synopsis!: http://www.themarysue.com/star-trek-into-darkness-gets-a-…

Present Day LARP in Sweden: http://io9.com/5964404/the-worlds-biggest-craziest-battle…

Episode 62: 50 Shades of Jingle [ 1:10:28 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week we’re creeping ever closer to the finish line on our Hobbitalong projects, and have either picked up other projects to keep us sane or are starting to think about what we’re going to do when we’re done our deadlines.  Karen also headed out on a yarn excursion this weekend and came back with, er… souvenirs.

We’re also breaking with format to bring you an episode chock-a-block full of geeky gift ideas!  There are suggestions for a homemade chemistry set, collector items (including possibly one of the oddest Avenger tie-ins we’ve seen, as well as one collectible Karen is squealing over/lusting after), unique jewellery for the Harry Potter fans, adorable (and sometimes creepy) terrariums, some seriously twisted cross stitch, nerdy nurseries, apparel for the female geek and some great fannish art prints and cartoons.  There’s also a knitting pattern for some last-minute crafting as well as a pair of socks that need to be seen to be believed.

After our outro, we also have a promo for a book written by one of our listeners!  ”Of Seraphim and Cherubim: An Alternative Tale of the Phantom of the Opera” by S. Compton-Myers is being e-pubbed through Amazon and Barnes & Noble’s Nook and involves a knitting, fantasy-writing heroine, as well as some seriously hot scenes.  You can see more information about the book and updates about the upcoming release at the book’s blog.

Time is running out for The Hobbit: A Long-Expected Knitalong!  There’s no required pattern or yarn, just the goal of completing a project of your choice before The Hobbit opens in theatres on December 14th (or when it opens in your country).  Feel free to post progress and pictures here on the blog, or chat about your projects in the thread over on the Ravelry group!

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Show Notes

American Duchess: www.american-duchess.com

Battle Weary Dragon Shawl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/battle-weary-drag…

The Daughter Heir: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-daughter-heir

Lothlorien cape: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lothlorien-cape

Skyfall: http://www.skyfall-movie.com/site/

Ewe Knit: http://www.eweknit.ca/

The Purple Purl: http://www.thepurplepurl.com/

Hot toys Agent Coulson: http://www.hottoys.com.hk/productDetail.php?productID=153

Bagend Terrarium on Etsy: http://www.themarysue.com/bag-end-terrarium/

Quidditch necklace: http://arcanadea.com/harry-potter-collection/harry-potter…

Geek nurseries: http://www.buzzfeed.com/donnad/20-diy-pop-culture-themes-…

Her Universe: http://www.heruniverse.com/

Pop Culture prints by khallion: http://www.etsy.com/shop/khallion?section_id=10930117

Vader’s Little Princess: http://www.themarysue.com/vaders-little-princess/

Harry Dresden/Cold Days: http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Days-Novel-Dresden-Files/dp/04…

Star Wars Gifts tags/Jeffrey Brown: Comic Alliance.comhttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/11/23/vader-and-son-va…

Shark Week: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shark-week

Cruiser: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cruiser

Episode 61: Giftapalooza! [ 54:08 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week we’re still chugging along at our Hobbitalong projects, though we’ve taken on a couple other projects to ease the strain (or are about to).  Or for distraction at the movies, which results in a handy tip for other knitters.  Karen also springs a surprise on Maggie, namely a mention of us in a knitting magazine that literally had Maggie bouncing up and down on the couch.   Oh, and there’s some discussion of poutine.

In Geek Squee, there’s some news for Star Trek fans that are planning to go see the Hobbit in IMAX-3D (and which may change plans for those that haven’t bought tickets yet), another Twilight fanfic that’s turning into an actual published book, and a comic book appearance of our favourite astrophysicist.  For those traveling this holiday season, there’s some stats that might help calm nervous fliers, and we also have our thoughts on the OMG SUPER ADORABLE “A-Babies vs. X-Babies” comic book we mentioned a few weeks ago.

In Cravings, Covets and Crushes, there’s a new issue of Twist Collective out and we are loving all over this issue, and we also have a suggestion for a quick-knit pattern that might be useful for those overcommitted holiday knitters.

The Hobbit: A Long-Expected Knitalong is chugging along and we have less than a month until the premiere!  There’s no required pattern or yarn, just the goal of completing a project of your choice before The Hobbit opens in theatres on December 14th.  Feel free to post progress and pictures here on the blog, or chat about your projects in the thread over on the Ravelry group!

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Show Notes

Maggie’s Battle Weary Dragon Shawl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/battle-weary-drag…

Languishing Daughter Heir socks: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-daughter-heir

Karen’s Lothlorien Cape: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lothlorien-cape

Blue Moon Fibre Arts Tempest Colorway: http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_p…

Poutine: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poutine

Mr. Tasty Fries: http://eatst.foodnetwork.ca/food-cart/Toronto/Mr.%20Tasty…

Skyfall: http://www.skyfall-movie.com/site/

The Electric Sheep’s article: http://www.hoxtonhandmade.com/2012/09/28/writing-for-knit…

Caithness craft collective: http://caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com/

Breaking Dawn Part 2: http://www.breakingdawn-themovie.com/

Star trek trailer in front of the Hobbit in IMAX theatres: http://badassdigest.com/2012/11/15/star-trek-into-imax-be…

Another Twilight Fan fic has a book deal: http://www.themarysue.com/twilight-fanfic-book-deal/

Neil DeGrasse Tyson is in a comic book: http://www.themarysue.com/neil-degrasse-tyson-vest/

A Babies vs X Babies: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&amp;i…

Twist Collective: http://www.twistcollective.com/2012/winter/magazinepage_0…

Luggala: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/luggala

Esme: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/esme-8

Chione: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chione

The Wheelwright Shawl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wheelwright

Chamomile Mittens: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chamomile-6

Ratana: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ratana

Uji: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/uji

Pickard: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/picard

Fitting: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fitting

Simsbury: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simsbury

Granville: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granville-3

Celestarium: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/celestarium

North Wind: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/north-wind-2

Burrard: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/burrard

Episode 60: Not Our Turkey Day [ 50:50 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, someone forgot to check and make sure that the audio was coming from the real microphone, not her laptop’s built-in mic.  *facepalm*  Sorry about the audio quality, guys!

In the meantime, we’ve made some progress on our Hobbitalong projects–though some more than others–and haven’t quite gone into panic mode yet.  There are also a couple digressions about certain epically historically nerdy TV we plan to use to keep charging along.  And there’s a couple other projects we’ve been using to keep our sanity.

Of course we have a rundown of some of the greatest, geekiest Halloween costumes we saw on the internet and commentary about the huge buyout that happened between Disney and Lucasfilm.  There’s a new airline safety briefing that you’ll want to pay attention to if you’re a Tolkien fan, as well as a maybe, kinda, very speculative cameo by a huge Tolkien geek for a later Hobbit movie, and a small indie movie that was able to use the geekiest. location. ever.  for filming.  And if our American listeners aren’t entirely sick of campaign ads, we have a funny parody one for you, starring one of geekdom’s heroes.

Finally we have a Hobbit themed yarn/fibre club to tempt you (along with some other geek-inspired rovings and yarn!) and a couple delicious yarns as well as a non-knitting gift idea from a repeat offender–er, previously lusted-after dyer.

The Hobbit: A Long-Expected Knitalong has begun!  There’s no required pattern or yarn, just the goal of completing a project of your choice before The Hobbit opens in theatres on December 14th.  Feel free to post progress and pictures here on the blog, or chat about your projects in the thread over on the Ravelry group!

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Show Notes

The Red Cross: www.redcross.ca
http://www.icrc.org/eng/
Karen’s Lothlorien Cape: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lothlorien-cape
Tempest colorway: http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_p…
Victorian Farm at Christmas: http://www.bbc.co.uk/victorianchristmas/archive.shtml
Mean Girls Yarn Club: http://meangirlsyarnclub.blogspot.ca/
Battle Weary Dragon Shawl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/battle-weary-drag…
Malabrigo Lace in Sealing Wax colorway: http://www.malabrigoyarn.com/sub_yarn.php?id_sub_yarn=25
Nathan Fillian as Captain Canada: http://www.buzzfeed.com/donnad/nathan-fillion-as-captain-…
NPH Halloween costume: http://hypervocal.com/news/2012/neil-patrick-harris-hallo…
The Leg Lamp Costume: http://www.inquisitr.com/383367/paralympians-a-christmas-…
A Christmas Story: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085334/
Reverse Trick Or Treating: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aaxk4Na40Wc
Disney buying Star Wars: http://www.wired.com/underwire/2012/10/disney-buys-lucasf…
2015 Movie Mash Up!: http://www.themarysue.com/justice-league-avengers-2015/
Air New Zealand LOTR safety video: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/31/air-new-zealand-…
The biggest Tolkien geek ever to get a cameo?: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/stephen-colbert-mak…
Two PhD students shoot a film at CERN: http://www.themarysue.com/decay-cern-zombie/
Red band trailer for Hansel and Gretel: http://ca.ign.com/videos/2012/10/29/hansel-and-gretel-wit…
Joss Whedon’s endorsement: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/28/joss-whedon-romn…
Shadawynfiberarts on etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ShadawynFiberArts?section_id=118…
Gnome Acres, 221B Baker Street colorway: Ack! Sold out.
And Bird Fibre Nests: http://www.etsy.com/listing/64238293/eco-friendly-bird-ne…

Episode 59: Use the Force, Mickey [ 51:09 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, Karen and Maggie are joined again by Newbie Lauren, who’s been having some trials and tribulations with her knitting.  Maggie, meanwhile has been making progress on her Hobbitalong project, while Karen’s is…progressing.  Slowly.  Oh, and we got to name a new Blue Moon Fiber Arts colourway.

Of course there’s a certain item of news that came out the day after we last recorded that has Karen shrieking (literally, at the time) so we have to cover that as well as a recent trailer that causes some squealing and speculation.  There’s also news of an epic movie clash coming in 2015, some epic breakfasts to fortify you for any unexpected journeys you may be going on, and probably the coolest airport artwork ever.

We’re also dying to get our hands on the Hobbit-themed Moleskine notebooks, a new comic starring toddler versions of some of our favourite superheroes, and we feature a couple new books, one of nerdy haiku and one of knitted holiday plushies.

The Hobbit: A Long-Expected Knitalong has begun!  There’s no required pattern or yarn, just the goal of completing a project of your choice before The Hobbit opens in theatres on December 14th.  Feel free to post progress and pictures here on the blog, or chat about your projects in the thread over on the Ravelry group!

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Show Notes

Lauren’s cowl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/take-it-or-leaf-i…
Battle weary dragon shawl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/battle-weary-drag…
Easy ruffle coat: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-ruffle-coat
The lothlorien cape: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lothlorien-cape
Socks that rock heavyweight in the Tempest colorway:http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_p…
The colorway name that we submitted that was chosen by Blue Moon Fibre Arts:http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_p…
Agent Coleson LIVES!: http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/agent-coulson-li…
New Ironman 3 trailer: http://ca.ign.com/movies/iron-man-3/theater-14285520
Justice League and Avengers both have a movie coming out in 2015:http://www.themarysue.com/justice-league-avengers-2015/
Denny’s to release a Hobbit Menu:
http://www.flavorwire.com/340034/feast-your-eyes-on-denny…
Wellington Airport: http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2012/oct/29/hobbit-release…
Hobbit Moleskines: http://www.psfk.com/2012/10/moleskine-hobbit-notebooks.html
A-Babies vs X-Babies: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&amp;i…
Nerd haiku: http://www.amazon.ca/Nerd-Haiku-Robb-Pearlman/dp/0762780436
We Knit you a Merry Christmas: http://www.amazon.com/We-Knit-You-Merry-Christmas/dp/1908…

Episode 58: Pass the Candy Corn [ 52:38 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, Maggie’s back with an update about her trip, some yarn she scouted in the wild, and what she’s been working on.  Karen’s also made a little jaunt to somewhere closer to home, as well as some trials and tribulations when it comes to her Hobbitalong project and yet another project to start.

In Geek Squee, there are scientists working on an experiment to see if we’re actually living in the Matrix, an experimental energy source for possible space exploration that may sound somewhat familiar, and an answer to the “where the hell is my holodeck already” question.  There’s also a source of higher education that any monsters listening to our podcast may want to check out, as well as a new drinking game for any listeners already in university (or who want to revisit those irresponsible days).  Oh, and some evidence that nerds are older than you may think.

In Cravings, Covets and Crushes, we have a review copy of a book we mentioned waaaaaay back by the Ladies of Mischief that has some seriously cool knitting patterns for the steampunkers among us and which is finally being published by Cooperative Press.  There’s also some Hobbit merch from the people who made the props from the movies (askljalksld WANT), as well as a knitter’s calendar that’s also a fundraiser for breast cancer research.

The Hobbit: A Long-Expected Knitalong has begun!  There’s no required pattern or yarn, just the goal of completing a project of your choice before The Hobbit opens in theatres on December 14th.  Feel free to post progress and pictures here on the blog, or chat about your projects in the thread over on the Ravelry group!

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 57: The Return of the Maggie [ 1:02:32 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, Karen’s joined by Newbie Lauren, who has a finished project (yay!) and some frustrating knitting tales (not so yay).  Karen, meanwhile, has made progress on a couple projects, including her Hobbitalong slice of crazy pie as well as yet another project to add to the list.

In geeky news, there are actual characters for the S.H.I.E.L.D. TV show which only makes us want it RIGHT NOW while Marvel is teaming up with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to raise awareness of breast cancer and has designed some special covers to that end. Also, you might have a name to curse at for any winter storms that hit this year, thanks to the Weather Channel, the release of the song for the upcoming Bond movie, and a community project that hits everyone right in their inner nine-year-old thanks to a grant from a group called–and I am so not making this up–the Awesome Foundation.

Oh, and in case you need to get in shape in the geekiest way possible, we have the geeky, exercise version of a drinking game for Dr. Who and Harry Potter. If that wasn’t enough, we’ve also found an etsy site offering some nerdy sniffies.  Ever wanted to smell like Butterbeer, the TARDIS or…bacon?  And when those make you hungry, tuck into the most adorable/delicious Avengers Tea Party ever.

The Hobbit: A Long-Expected Knitalong has begun!  There’s no required pattern or yarn, just the goal of completing a project of your choice before The Hobbit opens in theatres on December 14th.  Feel free to post progress and pictures here on the blog, or chat about your projects in the thread over on the Ravelry group! Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share?

Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Show Notes

Lauren’s cowl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/take-it-or-leaf-i…

Shimmer hand dyed lace in the Shallows colorway:http://www.knitpicks.com/Shimmer+Hand+Dyed+Lace+Yarn_YD54…

Lakeshore Shawl by Glenna C: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lakeshore-shawl

Lothlorien shawl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lothlorien-cape

Stitch: http://www.stitchonline.ca/

Fibre Garden: http://www.fibregarden.ca/

First four SHIELD characters are detailed: http://screenrant.com/shield-tv-show-characters/

Comic book covers go pink!: http://www.themarysue.com/marvel-breast-cancer-covers/

Winter Storm names for 2012: http://www.weather.com/news/winter-storm-names-20121001

New Bond movie: http://www.skyfall-movie.com/site/
And new Bond music: http://globalgrind.com/music/adele-skyfall-new-music

The Awesome Foundation: http://www.awesomefoundation.org/

The Alley of Doom: http://alleyofdoom.org/

Dr. Who Workout: http://girlynerdcblog.tumblr.com/post/21283341366/moviewo…

Harry Potter Workout: http://imgur.com/a9lMt

Butter and Geek: http://www.etsy.com/shop/bubbleandgeek

Nerdache Cakes: http://www.nerdachecakes.com/#!CAKE-GALLERY/cwvn

Episode 56: Karen Promised Not to Break the Newbie [ 1:08:57 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week there is actual progress on the Hobbit-along projects (if, in Karen’s case, you call getting the yarn in the mail progress), and Maggie has made some serious progress on the 1×1 ribbing of doom! (It’s now 2×2 ribbing of doom.)  Karen, meanwhile, doesn’t have much progress to report on otherwise. Boo.

It was Hobbit Day recently, and we have some Hobbity news, including a London celebration with Andy Serkis reading part of the Hobbit as Gollum.  There’s also a very geeky parody of a certain K-Pop song and a webseries you may want to check out, as well as an update on certain awards that BBC’s Sherlock was nominated for (and a possible future role for one of the stars of the series.  There’s also been some sad news from the Thor 2 set (feel better, Jaimie Alexander!), and some author’s released a book…I think the name was Rowling?

Finally we have a new online knitting magazine, some gorgeously nerdy pottery and some movie reproductions that we are dying to have in our hot little hands.

The Hobbit: A Long-Expected Knitalong has begun!  There’s no required pattern or yarn, just the goal of completing a project of your choice before The Hobbit opens in theatres on December 14th.  Feel free to post progress and pictures here on the blog, or chat about your projects in the thread over on the Ravelry group!

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 55: Dancin' Klingons [ 50:58 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week Karen’s slogging along at a couple old projects, while Maggie has started some new ones.  Also, the Hobbit-along has begun!  Well, at least Maggie’s started; Karen’s still waiting for yarn.

There’s also a new Hobbit trailer, a certain crime drama looking for a lookalike for a certain Captain Tightpants and some new projects from the brains behind the BSG reboot.  In spacey news, while one step forward in space exploration made the last leg of its journey to its final home, another is trundling across the surface of Mars to do some hardcore science.  And it may not be alone there for as long as we thought, as some scientists are experimenting with warp drive, so who knows when we might make that next leap forward into the solar system?

Back here on Earth, though, we’ve got a new issue of Knitty (and their 10th anniversary one at that–congratulations!) to keep us busy in the meantime, along with an awesome sweater, some adorable monsters and a mathematically geeky shawl.

Oh, and another prizewinner in our first anniversary contest, so stick around until the end of the episode!

The Hobbit: A Long-Expected Knitalong has begun!  There’s no required pattern or yarn, just the goal of completing a project of your choice before The Hobbit opens in theatres on December 14th.  Feel free to post progress and pictures here on the blog, or chat about your projects in the thread over on the Ravelry group!

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv/science geekery we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Show Notes

Karen’s Lakeshore Shawl by Glenna C: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lakeshore-shawl

Knit Picks Alpaca Shimmer: http://www.knitpicks.com/cfyarns/yarn_display.cfm?ID=5420112

Lothlorien Cape: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lothlorien-cape

Blue Moon Fibre Arts in Tempest colorway: http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_p…

Maggie’s Dragon Shawl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/battle-weary-drag…

Malabrigo Lace in Sealing Wax: http://www.malabrigoyarn.com/sub_yarn.php?id_sub_yarn=25

Beading tutorial: http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/FEATseducedbybeads.html

Knit 1 by 1 of doom: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-ruffle-coat

Castle needs someone to play Nathan Fillian: http://www.themarysue.com/ironic-twist-nathan-fillion-loo…

A Knight’s Tale TV show?: http://www.themarysue.com/a-knights-tale-tv/

Warp drive may be possible!: http://www.space.com/17628-warp-drive-possible-interstell…

Curiosity’s first orders: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2205952/Py…

Spaceship Endeavor’s final trip: http://mashable.com/2012/09/21/shuttle-endeavor-california/

Knitty’s Deep Fall issue: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEdf12/index.php

Stitch Surfer: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEdf12/PATTstitchsurfer.php

You can call me Al: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEdf12/PATTal.php

Seanir cabled jacket: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEdf12/PATTseanair.php

Mr Bluejeans: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEdf12/PATTbluejeans.php

Ink: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ink

Pari-a-normal: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEdf12/PATTpairanormal.php

Monster Chunks: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/monster-chunks

Fibonacci Neckerchief: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fibonacci-neckerc…

Prize draw for Episode 51……………..MARGLAMB

Episode 53: A Long-Expected Knitalong [ 52:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, we have a newbie!  Lauren joins us at K1G2 World Headquarters and gets a first-person view of the crazy that goes on when we record.  We also have a couple finished projects and a report on our trip to the Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters’ Fair!  Newbie is still recovering from the yarn overload.

In Geek Squee, there’s more news about the upcoming SHIELD tv show (WAAAAANT) as well as some news that hopefully means more people will get to see Joss’ Much Ado About Nothing.  There’s also some late-breaking Dragon-Con news, there was a wedding that reenacted a certain same-sex superhero wedding, and Maggie got a little gift from someone who was able to go; some awesomely nerdy librarian tattoos (no, Karen is definitely not getting one of these); a trailer for a movie that looks like it will be an endless source of lols; an instant way to win Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, as long as no one can see your computer screen and some possible hints about how the Hobbit movies might be split up (no spoilers, we just tell you how to find it).

There’s a lot of Cravings, Covets and Crushes this week, including some truly heroic soap, some lickable planets (and dwarf planet, sorry Pluto), some geeky yarns from one of our listeners, a super cool piece of timekeeping jewelry, and possibly the best game of Clue EVER.

And of course we have a little prize to draw for this week…

The Hobbit: A Long Expected Knitalong has begun!  There’s no required pattern or yarn, just the goal of completing a project of your choice before The Hobbit opens in theatres on December 14th.  Feel free to post progress and pictures here on the blog, or chat about your projects in the thread over on the Ravelry group!

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Show Notes

Kitchener Waterloo Fair: http://www.kwknittersguild.ca/fair/vendors/

Eugenia’s mittens: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eugenias-mittens

Indigodragonfly: http://indigodragonfly.wordpress.com/

Shall We Knit?: http://shallweknit.com/

Roving Winds Farm: http://www.cashmeregoats.ca/

Gateway Fibre Works in Gravenhurst: http://www.gatewayfibreworks.com/

Knit Night Hat: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knit-night-hat

Tanis Fibre Arts: http://www.tanisfiberarts.com/

Pictures of Sif from Thor 2: http://www.bleedingcool.com/forums/marvel-studios-other-m…

Joss Wheadon’s Much Ado About Nothing at the Toronto Film Festival:http://movies.yahoo.com/news/toronto-film-fest-joss-whedo…

Wedding at Dragon Con mirrors Xmen cover: http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2012/09/dragoncon-co…

The Kingmakers: Third book in the Vampire Empire series:http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13417066-the-kingmakers

Amazing Librarian Tattoos: http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/141087

Hansel and Gretel: Witch hunters: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1428538/

Bacon Numbers: http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/09/14/google-introduces-bacon…

Hobbit iphone app: http://www.themarysue.com/hobbit-movie-ending/

Mooka.ca Bath and Body: http://www.mooka.ca/shoppingcart/categories/Handmade-Soap/

Lick the solar system! Vintageconfections: http://www.etsy.com/listing/109147144/planets-solar-syste…

Timeless creations: http://www.etsy.com/shop/blcllc

Ring clock: http://mmminimal.com/futuristic-genius-ring-clock-mechani…

Sherlock Cluedo: http://forbiddenplanet.com/92556-cluedo-sherlock-edition/
Hobbit-a-long: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/knit-1-geek-2/2298597/1-25#13

Battle Weary Dragon Shawl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/battle-weary-drag…

Loth Lorien Cape: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lothlorien-cape

Winner for the first contest draw….. CHESSIE!

Episode 53: Tribble Stash [ 49:59 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week it’s a blue moon and so Maggie’s a bit more loopy than usual, not that anyone would really notice.  It’s not enough to keep us from progress on projects, some yarn acquisition and some Hobbitalong preparation (starting mid-month!  Time to narrow down your projects and source yarn!)

In Geek Squee we have yes more Marvel Cinematic Universe news including: news on Joss Whedon’s return to TV, this time with an Avengers-y bent (EEEEE); more casting/characters for Thor 2; and discussion of the sneaky release of the AVENGERS GAG REEL OMG. We also have the most recent thing to make the Sherlock fandom explode, the passing of a man who made one giant leap for mankind (WE <3 YOU, NEIL), some early discussion of Dragon*Con,  some news from FanExpo on Toronto including a fandom wedding and a possible (good!) change to routine during flights.  Oh, and the President of the United States broke Reddit.

For Cravings, Covets, and Crushes we have a fanartist who has some gorgeous stuff.  If you miss the button sale, check out her Society 6 shop for some really cool prints and watch her tumblr for a possible button sale return later on!

We’re going to be at the Kitchener-Waterloo Knitter’s Fair on Sept. 8th!  We’ll be wearing our logo t-shirts so if you see us come up and say hello–we’ll have stickers for the first 10 people that spot us!

You can still enter our anniversary contest! Comment at the blog or in the Ravelry thread for Episode 50 with something geeky you’ve discovered in the last year, then do the same thing in Episode 51 with with something knitty that you’ve discovered this year.  That’s right, you have two chances to win a prize!  You have until Sept. 14th to enter for Episode 50, and until Sept. 21 to enter for Episode 51.

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Show Notes:

Maggie’s mittens: Eugienia’s mittens, in blackstone tweed.:http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eugenias-mittens

Karen’s Lothlorien cape in Blue Moon Fibre Arts : http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lothlorien-cape

Dream in Color Smooshy, Romeo Blue: http://www.dreamincoloryarn.com/yarns/smooshy/

STR Saving Grace colorway: http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_p…

Joss Whedon is making a pilot for SHIELD: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/abc-marvel-jos…
Dr. Horrible Sing a long: http://drhorrible.com/
Another villain for Thor 2 announced: Algrim the Strong/Kurse:http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/adewale-akinnuoye-…
Avengers Gag Reel: http://www.buzzsugar.com/Avengers-Gag-Reel-24540838
RC SHIELD helicarrier: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QFHFXcIMuA
Hint words for Sherlock Season 3: rat, wedding, bow
Neil Armstrong passes: http://techcrunch.com/2012/08/25/astronaut-and-icon-neil-…
Dragon Con: http://dragoncon.org/

FAA forming a committee to revisit the rule about electronic devices during take off and landing:http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/08/faa-revisiting-the-rules…

President Obama goes live on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/z1c9z/i_am_barack_o…

Geeky Buttons: hoursago.tumblr.com
Tardis metric needle gague: http://www.etsy.com/listing/105426703/police-box-knitting…
Ravelry project bag: http://blog.ravelry.com/2012/05/22/and-the-winner-is/

Episode 52: Maggie, Put the Herring Down Already [ 57:58 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week Karen’s fighting off a cold as she writes this up, so it’s going to be short and sweet.

There’s new projects (Maggie)!  And not-so-new projects (Karen)!  And a mini-movie review!

In Geek Squee, there’s a release date for the next Harry Dresden book!  And a study saying Gen Y is taking over book buying!  And no more sales of spells, prayers, potions, etc. on eBay!  And dinosaurs in Australia!  And an adorable story for the cat lovers! And tangents about smut, a knitting webcomic we love and knitting Avengers, as this is us we’re talking about.

We’re doing another contest this week!  Comment at the blog or in this episode’s thread in our Ravelry group before Sept. 21st with something knitty that you’ve discovered this year for the chance to win a prize.

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed (@knit1geek2)!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Show Notes
Episode 51: I Like This Knitting. Another!

Blue Moon Fibre Arts: http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19
(The Storm colorway is no longer listed)

Berroco Blackstone Tweed: http://berroco.com/shade_cards/blackstone_tweed_sh.html

Celtic Moonrise Mittens: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/celtic-moonrise-mittens

Jared Flood’s Grove pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grove-2

The Bourne Legacy: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1194173/

Dungeons and Dragons and the Gazebo: http://www.brunchma.com/archives/Forum13/HTML/000133.html

Cold Days Release Date and Teaser: http://www.jim-butcher.com/posts/2012/cold-days-november-27th-2012

Ebay has banned the sale of magical items: http://www.themarysue.com/ebay-bans-magic/

Worsted for Wear: http://worstedforwear.com/?p=324

Vin Diesel to play Vision in Avengers 2?: http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Vin-Diesel-Up-Play-Vision-Avengers-2-32533.html

Avengers Headcanon: http://fuckyeahavengersheadcanon.tumblr.com/

Utahraptors in Australia: http://www.uproxx.com/gammasquad/2012/08/utahraptor-melbourne-australia/

Cat Immersion Tent: http://www.themarysue.com/cat-immersion-tent/

Knit Picks Palette: http://www.knitpicks.com/Palette+_YD5420132.html

Knit Picks Galileo: http://www.knitpicks.com/cfyarns/yarn_display.cfm?ID=5420229

Viticetum Coat Kit: http://www.knitpicks.com/cfkits/kit_display.cfm?ID=41069

Episode 51: I Like This Knitting. Another! [ 49:09 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week it’s our 50th EPISODE, WOO!  Maggie’s still slogging along on the k1p1 strip of doom as well as encouraging a newbie, while Karen has achieved Ravellenic gold.

The achievement doesn’t end there, though, as Curiosity made a successful landing on Mars!  Which has rightly given a lot of notoriety to a couple JPL staff members, in the geekiest way possible.  (Hint: it involves Tumblr.)  We also have news on virtual helpers you might see in your local airport some time soon and some goodies for Dr. Who fans.  Especially for knitting Dr. Who fans, as we’ve found some seriously awesome needle gauges and WPI tools from one particular shop.  We also have squeals over the new fall Twist Collective!

Finally, we have squealing over some knitty/nerdy goodies that listeners have sent us. THANK YOU GUYS!

We have a contest!  Comment on this episode either here at the blog or at our Ravelry group and tell us about something geeky you’ve discovered in the last year before Sept. 14th for the chance to win a prize!

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Show Notes
Episode 50 : Doing Celebratory Donuts on Mars

The Golden Knights of the Bahamas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gWQVtkeK5o

Watching the Olympics at the bank: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHf1ZEW8IH4

Curiosity has successfully landed: http://www.universetoday.com/96952/behind-the-scenes-of-curiositys-landing-night/

Mohawk guy: http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/08/10/nasa-mohawk-guy-becomes-internet-hit-after-live-mars-curiosity-rover-landing/

And his tumblr: http://fuckyeahbobakferdowsi.tumblr.com/

Hippie Nasa Guy: http://hippynasaguy.tumblr.com/

New York airports using Virtual Avatars: http://airportone.com/airportvirtualassistancesystem.htm

Doctor Who trailer: http://digitaljournal.com/article/321857

Avengers 2 Release Date: http://www.examiner.com/article/avengers-2-release-date-expected-may-2015-casting-villains-for-film-sequel

Tangerine8 etsy store with Tardis needle gauge: http://www.etsy.com/listing/105426703/police-box-knitting-needle-gauge-metric

Twistcollective: http://www.twistcollective.com/2012/fall/magazinepage_01.php

Timeless Creations: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BLCLLC

Episode 50: Doing Celebratory Donuts on Mars [ 57:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We’re back!  This week the Ravellenic Games are in full swing, though sadly one of us didn’t make it past the qualifier. That just means there’s more  projects to talk about, though!

There’s also a lot of geek squee, especially about the latest Mars Rover landing as well as a real-world version of a certain robot that hits Karen’s squeal button pretty hard.  There’s also a kickstarter campaign for a documentary that might appeal to the space nerds amongst us, as well as some Avengers movie casting news.  Also, apparently a billionaire has been toying with the idea fo cloning dinosaurs.  We all know how this movie ends.

Finally there’s some gorgeous yarn and fibre to share, as well as an upcoming figure of a certain SHIELD agent that’s making Karen squeal.  Not that that’s difficult to do.

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Show notes for Knit1Geek2

Episode 49: The Games Which Must Not Be Named

Karen’s non-stash-down:
The Purple Purl: http://thepurplepurl.com/
Lettuce Knit: http://lettuceknit.com/
Socks That Rock:, Saving Grace colorway: http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19_20_683

The Bourne Legacy Movie: http://www.thebournelegacy.net/

Maggie’s plan for her brothers at Christmas: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/7b54/?srp=1

Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics: http://www.london2012.com/spectators/ceremonies/opening-ceremony/

Curiosity Mars Rover landing: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/08/120806-mars-rover-jpl-landing-nasa-curiosity-science-space-photos/

Watching the landing in Times Square: http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2012/08/06/curious-crowds-pack-times-square-for-mars-landing/

Fightforspace Kickstarter: www.fightforspace.com

WALL-E: http://www.themarysue.com/real-wall-e-robot/

Thor 2 Villain: http://io9.com/5931249/christopher-eccleston-will-play-thor-2s-villain-malekith-the-accursed

Much Ado About Nothing, Joss-style: http://muchadothemovie.com/

Rush Limbaugh’s newsletter: http://io9.com/5931018/rush-limbaughs-newsletter-rips-off-the-dungeons–dragons-monster-manual

The next Jurassic Park?: http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-08/aussie-tycoon-wants-clone-dinosaurs-real-life-resort-based-jurassic-park

SHIELD Agent figure: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/johnwilbanks/news/?a=64444

Stseraphinaknits: http://www.etsy.com/shop/stseraphinaknits?ref=search_shop_redirect

Shwings: http://fashionablygeek.com/shoes/make-your-shoes-take-flight-with-shwings/

Episode 49: The Games That Must Not Be Named [ 54:23 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week in knitting, we’re gearing up for the Ravellenic Games!  Some of us are clearing the boards of projects and some of us…not so much.  We also fill you in on what we’re planning to start during the Opening Ceremonies of the Games-Which-Must-Not-Be-Named.

Meanwhile in Geek….Not so Squee, we have a brief mention of the unavoidable topic this week in geekdom, namely the shooting tragedy in Colorado.  Our hearts definitely go out to the victims and their families.  By the time you hear this, we’re pretty sure everyone’s going to need some brighter news, though, so we also fill you in on some more news from San Diego Comic-Con and the Emmy nominations that were announced earlier this week.

Finally, we have a home accessory that I’m sure a lot of knitters are going to want on their wall, not just because it will provide you with knitwear.

Want to join our Ravellenic Games team? Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 48: Comic-Con Pt. 2, Electric Boogaloo [ 45:07 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week…seriously, guys, we should have known.   If we sound like we’re recording in a cavern, it’s because I forgot to check what mic we were recording with, and it was recorded with my laptop’s internal mic.  Dammit.

Anyway, this week Maggie’s finishing projects and giving them away, which we probably should have expected, and she’s started another pattern for herself this time.  Karen’s working feverishly on the super secret project (spoiler alert: the knitting gods were not helpful in this regard) and has been changing her mind on one project.  Like this is a surprise.

Naturally there’s lots of Comic-Con news about Firefly (EEE TELEVISED SPECIAL!), a new Sandman project from Neil Gaiman, and of course, another epic Twilight panel lineup.  Also, Adam Savage of Mythbusters has let another epic costume for the con.  The awesome even started pre-con with an amazingly geeky relay race ending in San Diego!

Outside the con, the US military is taking some inspiration from a certain Princess Warrior, while the UK military is releasing even more documents about their evaluation of alien threats.  Of course they don’t monitor alien sightings any more…or DO THEY?  And if the zombies arrive before the aliens, we have a list of places where you  might want to hole up.

And while you’ve barricaded yourself inside, we have some adorable amigurumi you can do to pass the time.

Want to join our Ravel-whatever Games team? Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 47: Friday the 13th Strikes Again [ 39:33 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, we completely forget that we’re recording one year to the day that we recorded our first episode.  Whoops.  We blame it on the heat.

But despite the heat, we have some progress on knitted things!    Karen’s mostly been working on a Top Secret project, casting things on  and planning a D&D campaign for kids at her library, but Maggie has some actual progress on her projects, even finishing her Vodka Lemonade cardigan, yay!

Meanwhile in the world of geekery, the biggest news this week had to be the discovery of what looks like a Higgs-Boson Particle by CERN (you know, those guys that were going to create a black hole and kill us all), and in an amusing side note, Stephen Hawking lost a bet thanks to them.  There’s also a recent discovery that adds more to our knowledge of dinosaurs (and makes Jurassic Park more inaccurate, 13-year-old-me doesn’t care), a great video promoting Hufflepuff pride oh and a little discussion of some little event going on in San Diego soon.

Finally, Karen finally spills about the Mean Girls Yarn Club that she’s been receiving for the last year and which is now up for new signups. Just remember not to mistake the solid perfume for lip balm like Karen did.

The Ravellenic Games is approaching!  Join the team and talk about what you’re planning to knit at our Ravelry group.   Going to SDCC?  Want to share your thoughts about the stuff we’ve talked about on the podcast?  Comment at the Ravelry group for that too, or email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com, send a message to @knit1geek2 on Twitter, or leave us a comment here at the blog!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 46: Oh, And It's Our 1st Anniversary, Too [ 42:55 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week…it’s Canada Day!  Woo!  And we get the “eh”s out of our systems very quickly, we promise.  Meanwhile, Maggie’s still plugging away at her Vodka Lemonade cardigan thanks to the Yarn Trickster Gods as well as working on a couple other things.  Karen…is still working on the same things, and trying to resist the urge to cast on more.  So, you know, business as usual.

In Geek Squee, we have some news on the way Avengers has completely screwed the major studios’ plans for this summer, some news on another upcoming fairy tale movie where the Mean Girl is the star, and the gift of some extra time for all of us.   Oh, and could someone bring us a fire extinguisher?  Because there’s a fashion house co-opting a certain geeky subculture that has our panties on fire.

We’re also squealing over a certain superhero-ey mod of a puppet pattern that one of our listeners found, as well as some atypical tutus for the little ones in your life.

We’re one year old!  We never would have made it this far if it wasn’t for our listeners, so THANK YOU GUYS! :D:D  There will be special things coming up this month for our anniversary; stay tuned for details.

Want to join our Ravel-whatever Games team? Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 45: Eh? [ 41:32 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

SPOILER WARNING!  We discuss spoilers from the movie “Brave” from 32:52 to 48:10.

This week, Karen is plugging away on her twisted stitch socks and has made a few yarny purchases while Maggie is nearing the finish line on her Vodka Lemonade cardigan and has finished one of her Catnip socks.

With everything that’s been going on this week, we get our ranty panties on about the Ravelympics-USOC fracas and then we’re off and squealing about Pixar’s “Brave”, which we have been eagerly anticipating for months now.  Finally, we have another source for geeky yarn, and there’s a new issue of Knitty out for us to drool over.

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Episode 44: We're in ur Event, Usin' ur Trademark [ 58:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

SPOILER WARNING!  We discuss spoilers for “Snow White and the Huntsman” from 34:30 to 55:23.

It’s been a crazy couple weeks, but despite that we have progress on our knitting!  Karen actually has finished projects for once, and naturally she’s cast on a couple new things.  Meanwhile Maggie’s had some progress on her Vodka Lemonade cardigan, and has acquired some new pretties.

We’ve also got some movie news, including a possible, rumoured excuse for Karen to go see Avengers again and an update on a certain reboot of a certain band of adolescent turtles trained in the deadly arts.  We also have a new incentive to encourage people to update their browsers from an Australian company.  And of course, we went to see “Snow White and the Huntsman” and we have lots of thoughts about the movie, and not always the same thoughts!

Finally, we have something to chase away the blues and give you some geeky cute to brighten gloomy days.

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 43: I'm Sorry, I Was Distracted By A Huntsman [ 1:01:31 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

SPOILER ALERT!  We discuss spoilers for Sherlock 2×03, “The Reichenbach Fall” between 27:19 and 1:01:04.  No non-spoilery comments this time, for obvious reasons.

This week Maggie has quite a bit of progress on her socks and sweater in between exposing a newbie knitter to all things fibery and working her way to becoming a ninja.  Karen, meanwhile, has been working on…the same things she has been the last few weeks, and while she has progress, it’s not much to talk about in brief.  She has acquired some mini-skeins of a particularly nerdy nature, however.

In Geek Squee, there’s casting news about one of the many upcoming Avengers movies, a trailer for a movie that has Karen losing her mind (and featuring some veeeeery attractive talent) and some amazingly cool threads for a sporting event later this summer.  No, not that one.  The one involving brooms and a golden snitch.  Yes, really.  And then of course there’s a great deal of squealing, sobbing and wailing about the season finale for Sherlock Series 2.  YOU ARE NOT PREPARED.

In Cravings, Covets and Crushes we have yet another source for geek-inspired yarns in every base you could ever want, as well as a new online magazine, featuring patterns for our yarny weakness: sock yarn.

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 42: The Episode About Life, the Universe and Everything [ 1:08:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

SPOILER WARNING!  Spoilers for Sherlock 2X02 “The Hounds of Baskerville” from 40:00  to 54:03.

This week there’s some progress on Maggie’s part, and she will have pictures soon, she swears.  Just once she resists the urge to kill podcast kitty for getting into her current sock project.  Meanwhile Karen’s been travelling and has lots of pretty yarn and a little knitting to show for it.

In Geek Squee, we’ve found some cocktails for the superheroes amongst us as well as some news about casting for upcoming Marvel movies.  We have an update on an awesome Kickstarter campaign and our own ideas of how one of the doctors should have carried the Olympic torch.   There’s also a preview for CBS’ “Elementary” and some speculation on what will it will actually be like.  Then it’s into discussion of “The Hounds of Baskerville”.

Finally, we’re drooling over some Avengers yarn from two different dyers as well as Hunger Games-inspired socks, and tempted by some fandom-inspired teas.

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 41: Well, There Goes My Paycheque [ 1:04:14 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

SPOILER WARNING!  We discuss spoilers for Sherlock 2×01 “A Scandal in Belgravia” between 38:30 and 1:01:00.

This week, there’s been some knitting progress for both of the co-hosts.  Maggie’s made progress on one project that’s going pretty well but has a long way to go, but the other is in ribbing purgatory.  However, she’s also been taking some time to convert someone else to the dark side.  Meanwhile, Karen’s been forgetting her knitting for most of this week, which is all right considering she’ll have time to make up for some of the forgotten knitting when she heads down to Kentucky later this week.

In Geek Squee, there’s a little bit about Avengers kicking more ass, this time at the box office, a project to turn your glasses into your next smartphone and something we probably should have figured out about the Easter Island statues.  We also watched the first episode of Season 2 of Sherlock this week and we have lots of thoughts on the episode. *Lots* of thoughts.

Finally, we have a review of a book for bigger knitters which includes a whole heck of a lot of patterns that Karen is dying to knit.

Going to the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival in Lexington, KY on May 19th?  Keep an eye out for Karen!  She’ll be undoing all the progress she’s been making on the stashdown (though she’s travelling with non-knitters, so who knows how long she’ll be there).  Just look for the woman with a Knit 1 Geek 2 shirt on, and get a sticker for your troubles.

Want to share your thoughts on the movies/tv we’ve discussed, or found something geeky to share? Comment here at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 40: In Our Battle Dress [ 1:07:38 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

SPOILER WARNING: our Avengers spoilers start at 29:56 and go until 1:01.  (There’s a little discussion tangentially related to the Avengers after that point, but nothing spoilery.)

In this Hulk-sized episode, Karen and Maggie squeal about the Avengers.  A lot.

But first there’s some knitting going on, and some finished projects from Karen, one of which you might have to go back quite a few episodes to find discussion for.  Meanwhile, Maggie’s breaking her usual project monagamy for something a little more challenging.  Or will be, once she figures out what it is.

In Geek Squee, there’s a couple notes for the Benedict Cumberbatch and Sherlock fans!  There’s some news on Cumberbatch’s role in the Star Trek movie, as well as a recent Q&A for Sherlock fans in New York to kick off Series 2 finally debuting in the United States.

And then there’s our Avengers report.  This is what happens when we see a highly-anticipated movie together, people!  There’s our non-spoilery impressions first, then we get into spoilerville and trust me, you really don’t want to know spoilers before seeing this movie!

Be sure to stick around after the Avengers stuff, though, as we have a prize to draw for those who participated in the Stashdown contest!  Missed out on the contest but trying to curb your spending/use more of your stash?  The thread is still open and there are quite a few people still trying to be good about their yarn consumption!

Just a reminder for anyone in the Kenticky area, Karen’s going to be at the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival on May 19!  She’ll be travelling with muggles, so she’s not sure how long she’ll be there, but if you’re going, be sure to look for her; the first 10 listeners to find her will get a sticker.

Need to do some flailing about Avengers, or have another comment?  Leave a message here at the blog (no, spammers, you don’t qualify), email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores.

Episode 39: Knitters Assemble [ 1:09:46 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, Karen’s got a mostly-finished project and the same socks she’s been working on for ages.  Oh, and another project waiting in the wings.  Maggie’s got a bunch of new yarn as somebody got to go to the Knitter’s Frolic in Toronto last weekend.  She’s even started a new project, and she’s got a little notebook with some grand ideas. And pictures of a certain knitting blogger/cartoonist/teacher/more in a utilikilt (no, not *those* kinds of pictures).

But it’s not just all Frolic this week!  Karen has a movie review for “The Pirates! Band of Misfits” while Maggie’s found some eye makeup perfect for the Avengers opening this weekend.  There’s news about another Neil Gaiman book that’s getting the stop-motion animation treatment, an awesome Take Your Kids to Work Day that involved a mock trial in the Hunger Games universe, and an epic university prank for the Doctor Who fans.  We’ve also found another purveyor of geeky yarns, and a new online knitting comic strip that we both love to bits.

Only a couple days left to get your name in the draw for the stashdown!  Comment here at the blog (no, spammers, you don’t qualify), email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group by MAY 3RD!  The lucky winner will get their pick of Glenna C’s self-published patterns, courtesy of Ms. Glenna herself.  Thanks, Glenna!

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Episode 38: Frolicking! [ 52:15 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, Maggie is almost but not quite done her one project and is looking forward to the Knitter’s Frolic in Toronto.  Meanwhile Karen is pouting that she won’t be going and has been bingeing on Titanic documentaries and knitting up a storm.  We have news on the latest voyage of the Space Shuttle Discovery (not as far as it’s previous one!),  a new development in tech and tombstones as well as in teleportation, and a certain other sci-fi gadget that may not be TV magic for much longer.  And finally, a new issue of Twist Collective came out this week and we have a rundown of our favourite patterns.

Maggie is going to be at the Knitter’s Frolic in Toronto on Saturday, April 28th.  She’ll have a few stickers to give to the first few people that find her, so be sure to say hello and share what you’re working on!

And finally, we have a box of surprises from a listener that landed on Maggie’s doorstep. THANK YOU!

The contest part of the stashdown is almost over!  Want to have your name in the drawing?  Comment here at the blog (no, spammers, you don’t qualify), email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores. 

Episode 37: Shuttles on a Plane [ 46:21 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week Maggie’s soldiering away on the Watson socks and dreaming about all the other things she could work on when she’s finished.  Meanwhile Karen’s working on a bunch of projects, as usual, and is rewriting the rules of her stashdown.

Of course with three weeks to go before the Avengers invade movie theatres, there’s some Avengers news including another released scene, hints about a scene that was only just filmed and some seriously epic casting for the next IronMan movie.

But Geek Squee doesn’t end there!  There’s an innovative photography idea for this time of year, a possibility of life on mars (no, not the British TV show) and a handy map for all your zombiepocalypse needs.  Not to mention OMG SYNOPSIS FOR THE NEW BOOK FROM J.K. ROWLING!!!

Finally for Cravings, Covets and Crushes, we have some very Downton Abbey yarns and patterns for all those recent converts (and longer fans) amongst our listeners.

And then things descended into mashing up Downton Abbey and zombies (mostly off the air, don’t worry).  Only the classiest of podcast content, that’s us.

The Watson-along and Stashdown are still going!  Want to share what you’re doing to decrease you stash and get your name in the drawing for the stashdown?    Comment here at the blog (no, spammers, you don’t qualify), email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores.

Episode 36: Downton Zombie [ 49:46 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, Karen and Maggie both have some finished projects (or, well, sort of finished; slippers that are mid-felting and a baby blanket with the ends not woven in still count, right?) and some older projects that have come back around (or are about to).

There’s also some movie news, what with Karen having seen a recent 3d re-release, footage from an upcoming superhero movie as well as new about more movies in the series, and an international trailer for another movie we’re looking forward to that gives a lot more information about the story.  There’s news of a steampunk pageant, some geek appearances on a geeky show and some …interesting merchandising for one of the movies we’ve mentioned in other episodes.

Finally, Think Geek continues to reign over our wallets when it comes to stuff that is just plain damn cool, and there’s a pattern that could fit a rather steampunky outfit.

The Watson-along and Stashdown are still going!  Want to share what you’re doing to decrease you stash and get your name in the drawing for the stashdown?    Comment here at the blog (no, spammers, you don’t qualify), email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores.

Episode 35: Mugging the Easter Bunny [ 45:05 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week Maggie’s finished a sock, whatever she tries to say, while Karen’s started yet another sock.  This one is only for certain occasions though, which makes it perfectly all right, right?

We’re off to the movies!  We checked out the first of the Snow White adaptations coming out this year, “Mirror, Mirror”.  The results were…mixed.  The geek squee doesn’t stop there, though.  Along with the movie we saw a lot of trailers for movies we’re looking forward to, and we have news about a project to create your own tricorder.  Of course we have to report on some of the geeky April Fools’ goings-on, including a pattern for seriously discerning knitters, aka our listeners.

SPOILER WARNING!  After giving our general, non-spoilery feeling about “Mirror, Mirror”, we get into more spoilery ones at about 20:15.  Spoilers stop at 34:08.

The Watson-along and Stashdown are still going!  Want to share what you’re doing to decrease you stash and get your name in the drawing for the stashdown?    Comment here at the blog (no, spammers, you don’t qualify), email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores.

Episode 34: And Then Bollywood Happened [ 52:27 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week things were not going well, so there’s not a huge amount of knitting progress, though Maggie finished one sock in a pair, so that’s something.  Meanwhile, Karen is squeeing over getting to go to one fiber festival and wailing about not going to another.

Luckily there’s geek squee to save the day with. The Hunger Games is kicking some box office ass, and the amazing teenagers don’t stop there as we also have a story about some teens making a Viper flight simulator. There’s news of a huge geek guest star on an upcoming episode of Big Bang Theory, the world’s most awesome playroom, and a coming documentary about comic-con that looks like it’s going to rock.  Oh, and Maggie has a topical new toy.   There’s also a kickstarter for a novel series that we’re crushing on (psychic dinosaurs! Jet packs!  1930s!) as well as a couple thank yous for some of our listeners and a blog post with a LOT of great knitting podcasts for you to check out.

Want to share what you’re doing to decrease you stash and get your name in the drawing for the stashdown?    Comment here at the blog (no, spammers, you don’t qualify), email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores.

Episode 33: Payback Hangover [ 46:54 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, we have alcohol.  No, for real this time.  It’s been a long week, and Karen’s got little progress on her projects and a mojito, while Maggie has achieved quite a bit more and started a new project.  Oh, and she’s got a London Fog or two under her belt.

However, there’s lots of geek news including some geeky art of the knitted and digital variety and an article about science coming to the rescue of cashmere-producing goats.  On the movie front there’s a trailer for a movie that we only have to wait two months for this time and some behind the scenes featurettes for one of the two Snow White adaptations we’re looking forward to, as well as another modern classic getting the 3D treatment.  Oh, and geek god Nathan Fillion has some interesting casting news (squee!).

As for Cravings, Covets and Crushes, there are two books, including one filled with patterns for nerdy types, and a picture book to warm any knitter’s heart.   There are also a couple patterns that to feature, including one that just blew our freaking minds, and a KAL and a referral to a coupon code if you want to get your Lord of the Rings on.

Got any suggestions for video podcasts?  Want to share what you’re doing to decrease you stash and get your name in the drawing for the stashdown?    Comment here at the blog (no, spammers, you don’t qualify), email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores.

Episode 32: This Podcast Needs a Designated Driver [ 54:42 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week we have old projects finished (Maggie`s sweater!) and nearly finished, and new projects started(another Maggie sweater!).  There`s also a thread for the Stashdown-along, so head on over and let us know your rules/goals for using/getting rid of some of your stash. (And if you’re not getting rid of stash, this would be a good place to watch for people getting rid of theirs!)

Over in geek squee there’s a lot of pre-production and behind the scenes news including Lady!Watson, some glimpses of The Hobbit and some costuming that has to be seen to be believed.  There’s a new Avengers trailer that gives us a little more of an idea of the second plot and character arcs for the movie (yay character development!).  There’s also a video that has to be seen to be believed:  Human.  Mattress.  Dominoes.  I’ll just let that sink in for a moment.

Finally for Cravings, Covets and Crushes, there’s a couple teapot/french press cozies that will help you “CAFFEINATE…CAFFEINATE,” as well as an artist doing some pocket princesses that we loooooove and a huge new knitting book to give a pre-review on.  And I do mean huge in the literal sense.

The Stashdown is on!  To get your name in the prize drawing at the end of April, comment here at the blog (no, spammers, you don’t qualify), email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or participate in the thread on our Ravelry group!  Want to know when new episodes go live or see the occasional bit of news?  Check out our Twitter feed!  And as always, we have merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores.

Episode 31: Go To The Mattresses [ 45:54 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week there’s lots of OMG!! and SQUEE!!  but first there’s a finished sweater for Maggie and some socks that are getting close to the finish line for Karen after some ripping.  And then it’s time for the three squees: OMG JKR is writing a new book!  OMG there’s a clip from “Brave” online! OMG there are promo pics for the next Star Trek movie!  And when your eardrums have healed, there’s also an application that uses Google Maps that’s both fascinating and creepy, an amazing T-Rex costume, Lucy Lawless being a Warrior Princess for the earth,  and news on the possible love child of the phone and the tablet. Finally there’s more squealing over a good mail week for Maggie, and a book suggestion for those looking to use up some of their stash.

And speaking of using stash, the Stashdown is on!  You make your own rules and goals and knit/donate/gift/sell your way to a lighter stash!  …Just in time for a lot of fibre festivals, of course.  Don’t have much stash?  Keep an eye on the Ravelry group for those that are getting rid of theirs!  Email us, comment on the blog or at Ravelry and your name will go into a draw for a special something at the end of April.   (And yes, Watson-along projects count!)

Want to get in touch?  Email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter!  And you can check out our merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

Episode 30: OMG SQUEE Times Three [ 51:47 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week we’re plugging away at projects and trying not to drink heavily after some frustrating days.   There’s some news about movies involving Celtic mythology, another based on Karen’s favourite fairytale, and a Joss Whedon movie that’s finally getting released; some seriously epic crafty things inspired by video games and some seriously epic sculptures from recycled CDs.   Oh, and a series of 5K runs that will give you some serious incentives to train.  Hint: It involves zombies.  We’ve also got an upcoming videocast and two projects we love: one for the crack and one for the OMG PRETTY.

Stay tuned for more details on our upcoming Stashdown-along!  The Watson-along is still going on as well and feel free to join in!  Check and see what others are doing (as well as the usual goofiness) over on the Ravelry thread, chime in there, or email us to let us know how you’re doing!  And if you haven’t started anything yet, no worries!  There’s no time limit on this one; just join in whenever you can.

Want to get in touch?  Email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter!  And you can check out our merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

Episode 29: Bring On The Oreo Martinis! [ 51:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, we have a couple finshed projects, including Maggie’s Linen Stitch Scarf of Doom!  Yaaaaay!  We’re Watsoning-along with varying levels of progress and Maggie’s powering along on her sweater, and gained another level in badass.  Karen, meanwhile, was increasing her stash with some dyeing and decreasing it by destashing.

There are not one but TWO new trailers and some l33t haxxoring of a knitting machine, some casting news and the answer to an age-old mystery.  DC Comics’ New 52 raises its head again, and we take a look at an animation that will blow your freaking mind.  There’s also some great geeky videos involving Faraday cages and Shit Knitters Say.  Finally we wrap up with a book suggestion for the cooks out there, as well as some gorgeous colourways that are tempting us.

Thanks to everyone that’s left reviews for us on iTunes!  We’re very glad that people are enjoying the ‘cast.

The Watson-along is still going strong, and we’re starting a new knit/crochet/whatever-along soon!  Check and see what others are doing (as well as the usual goofiness) over on the Ravelry thread, chime in there, or email us to let us know how you’re doing!  And if you haven’t started anything yet, no worries!  There’s no time limit on this one; just join in whenever you can.

Want to get in touch?  Email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter!  And you can check out our merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

Episode 28: Drop and Give Me 20 Stitches! [ 56:50 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

…To all of our listeners,

WE LOVE YOU!

This week there’s loooooove in the air.  Well maybe not so much love for one of Maggie’s (never-ending) projects, but other than that.  There are Watson socks on the go and a gorgeous sweater started, and other projects are trying to seduce Karen like a playboy billionaire in a romance novel.  (“I find it so hard to resist you…but I MUST!”)  If you’re still looking for the perfect geeky Valentine cards we’ve got a few options, as well as a few gifts (though those might not arrive in time).  There’s also some discussion about the Avenger-that-could-have-been and some discussion about which characters we’d like to have as our Valentine this Feb. 14th.  And finally to round out the crushing, we’ve got a pattern collection where we want to make ALL THE THINGS, and some adorable art for Sherlock/Dr. Who/Harry Potter fans.

The Watson-along is on the go, and there are lots of people participating!  Check and see what others are doing (as well as the usual goofiness) over on the Ravelry thread, chime in there, or email us to let us know how you’re doing!  And if you haven’t started anything yet, no worries!  There’s no time limit on this one; just join in whenever you can.

Want to get in touch?  Email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter!  And you can check out our merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

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Episode 27: M's Hair is Red, K's Eyes are Blue... [ 46:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week we have projects that are ongoing and that are nearing completion.  Good thing too, as we’re starting our first knitalong!  In geeky stuff, there’s some wtf in the form of changes to the Oscar rules, a SOPA-like bill going through Canadian Parliament, and Voldemort reading fanfic.  In the squee, there’s some non-breakage of a major website, a kick-ass teenager who will possibly rule the world someday, and a Certain British Actor reading some naughty, naughty things.  We’ve also got a couple places where knitters and crafters can give back.

The Watson-along is up and running!  We’re knitting the Elementary Watson Socks and other projects inspired by the cabled sweater John Watson wears in the first series of BBC’s Sherlock.  Can’t participate just yet?  No worries, you’re welcome to start at any time!  Check out our Ravelry group for discussion and updates; if you’re not on Ravelry, email us with your projects and we’ll post them on the blog, if you can’t comment on the blog itself (we’ve been having spammer troubles, so it might be a little problematic).

(And yes, somehow there is a lot of thumping and bumping in this week’s ‘cast.  Our bad!  We’ll be sure to remember to pad the mic stand next week.)

Want to get in touch?  Email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter!  And you can check out our merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

Episode 26: Equal Parts WTF and Squee! [ 53:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week there’s some discussion of both knitting and non-knitting projects, as well as some resisting of temptation as we gear up for our first knitalong!  Not surprisingly, there’s lots of news of the Sherlockian variety, though only one small, maybe-sorta-kinda spoilery bit for the new episodes of the BBC series; see below for the timecode to avoid if you’re worried about spoilers (don’t worry, we’re not actually discussing the episodes this week!).  After cookies last week, this week there’s some very geeky (and epic) cake, comic book characters in different historical eras (no kilts, sadly), some knitting superheros.  Oh, and the internet is still uncensored.  More animated .gifs for all!

SPOILERS!  Well, small ones  for BBC’s Sherlock from 21:30 to about 27:15.

We’re starting a knitalong!  We’re knitting the Elementary Watson Socks and other projects inspired by the cabled sweater John Watson wears in the first series of BBC’s Sherlock.  We’re kicking it off on January 29th (the anniversary of when Sherlock and John first met) but feel free to join in at any time!  Karen has two projects to do for this one so she’s going to be participating in this one for a while.   See the thread in our Ravelry group for more details.

Email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter!  And you can check out our merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

Episode 25: The Game, Maggie, Is On! [ 49:18 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week we skip around a little bit as we discuss things we’re working on, things we’ve finished (or, well, that Maggie’s finished), and things that we’re planning.  There’s a little more discussion of RDJ’s Holmes (see below for the spoiler times) and some discussion of another Holmes actor that completely derails Karen’s brain.  There’s some news for Star Wars fans, an opportunity for D&D fans, some tech news–some that we find awesome and some that we don’t entirely understand but which sounds cool–and some human/women’s rights stuff which is pissing us off.  There’s also cookies!  Lots of cookies!  Not to mention hot guys in period clothing.

SPOILER ALERT!  A few more spoilers for “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” between 28:25 and 43:30.

Want to test-drive D&D V.5?  Go to the Wizards of the Coast page explaining the setup; there’s a signup link at the bottom.

What do you think of our possible knitalong?  Email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter!  And you can check out our merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

Episode 24: In Which Karen's Brain Proves Easy to Derail [ 54:07 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

After holidays and car troubles and computer troubles, we are FINALLY BACK!  We have lots of knitting to catch up on as well as some chatter about how our holidays went and a couple of the things Santa brought us.  There’s a lot of big geek news to catch up on, what with a trailer for a certain Peter Jackson movie having come out a couple weeks ago, and of course there’s a lot of Sherlock-y news (including some spoilery discussion about the new movie–see below for the time codes if you don’t want to be spoiled!).  And finally, there are a couple things to start the new year off with, and provide some inspiration for the months to come.  Oh, and we’re not sure if you can hear it, but Karen was running a fever without realizing it when we recorded.  So blame any weirdness on that.  Really.  Because we’re not like this every week. *innocent look*

SPOILER ALERT!  Spoilery discussion of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows starts at 25:35  and ends at 33:05.

What do you think of our possible knitalong?  Email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter!  And you can check out our merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

Show notes coming this weekend.

Episode 23: This is Not an Encouraging Start to the Year [ 56:17 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week we’re gearing up for the holidays with some finished (or nearly finished) projects and some pre-holiday yarn sale shopping.  There’s some legitimate geeky news including a Christmas tree for knitters and some movie news, but there’s also some letting loose and blathering about the holidays and plans and challenges for the new year.  Here be tangents, so don’t say you weren’t warned.

We’re still not sure just when we’ll be recording this week, so we’d like to add that this year has been a big adventure for us both, as we weren’t quite sure what would happen when we started tossing things out into the void.  We’ve both been excited and very thankful for the reception we’ve received from our listeners, and hope that this holiday season is a good one for all of you.

Any New Year’s Resolutions you want to share?  Email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter!  And you can check out our merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

Show notes are coming!

Episode 22: Have Yourself a Tangenty Little Christmas [ 57:11 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, Maggie’s started a new project, made some progress on an older one and Karen’s trying not to fall asleep or cough all over the microphone.  There’s Sherlocky news (both of the television and film variety), some proof that women like genre movies too, a really interesting concept car, some children’s drawings come to life, and a handy-dandy, very-non-pocket-sized guide to magic in fantasy series.  And if your house doesn’t already look enough like the Enterprise, there’s a guide in how to make it so.  There’s a new knitting book we are dying to get our hands on, and a trip out into the real world this weekend to perhaps get some more yarn.

We’re going to be going to the Purple Purl’s Pre-Boxing-Day-Boxing-Day Sale this weekend!  We’ll be wearing our shirts and I’ll have stickers so say hello if you see us!

Any New Year’s Resolutions you want to share?  Email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter!  And you can check out our merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

I have this weekend off, yay, so catching up on show notes then.

Episode 21: This is Why Karen Shouldn't Podcast Tired [ 44:52 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week Maggie has some new projects that she’s knitting for herself, while Karen is still working on the same things as last week.  There’s a handy app to answer the age-old question, lots of Whovian news and goodies (and some extended discussion of movies based on TV shows), discussion of wasting time on the internet and the BIGGEST TIME SUCK EVER (and a moderate time suck that Maggie’s become addicted to), some music that everyone really needs to hear to believe and a PSA for anyone planning to see Breaking Dawn.  We also discuss some gifty ideas, including a book at the top of Karen’s Christmas list.

As usual you can email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter.  And you can check out our merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

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Episode 20: Have You Been Naughty or Nice? [ 51:15 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week Maggie has FINISHED HER HOLIDAY KNITTING (!!) and has done some nifty-looking sewing as well.  Karen has another project started and did her best to corrupt some youngsters and bring them to the fibre side.  So, par for the course, really.

We discuss some more NASA nerdiness, some insane Thanksgiving goodies (CherPumPle, anyone?),  a some movie news (Muppets!  More Snow White!), a desk that we are dying to get and a geek dating reality show that we’re dreading, based on its creators’ pedigree.  Oh yeah, and sparklepires.  Someone needs to make the Charlie Swan Show right now!

As for what we’re crushing on this week, there’s some local sock monkeys looking for good homes and another major online publication with a new issue.  WOOT!

As usual you can email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter.  And you can check out our merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

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Episode 19: Not the All Sparklepire Episode [ 55:21 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this bigger-than-usual episode, there’s the return of a poor, neglected project on Karen’s part and some slogging through a current project and important travel knitting decisions on Maggie’s.  We squeal over a new trailer (BRAVE, OMG!), an idea for some holiday baking, some good news about geeks in higher education and some legislation that could affect a lot of people on the internet.  There’s some discussion of our favourite things in one of this week’s new online knitting magazines, a handy list of excuses for buying yarn as well as some self-examination to see just how hooked on knitting we are.

As usual you can email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter.  And you can check out our merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

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Episode 18: I Don't Have a Problem! I Can Stop At Any Time! [ 1:01:47 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week there are finished objects and new projects as well as some tough decisions to make about what to knit next.  We discuss a big nerd sporting event, some movie news and proof that the Internet can be used for good (and for boobs).  Need some gift suggestions for the geek in your life?  We have those too!  And we also have this week’s temptations, of course, of the very small and the very geeky varieties.

As usual you can email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter.  And you can check out our merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

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Episode 17: The Internet: Not Just for Pr0n [ 52:14 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, Maggie’s on some fun antibiotics, so she’s feeling a little loopy.  Thankfully she’s finished one very large project and didn’t try working on the others that she has on the go.  Karen, meanwhile, is still working on the same things as last week, though she does have some suggestions for those that are hexipuffing along.  There’s  lots of movie news and some flashbacks to our childhoods, as well as some things for the kids in all of us.  There’s also a reminder that time is ticking away to gift-giving season, so we have a few suggestions on where to look for last-minute knits.

As usual you can email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter.  And you can check out our merch in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

Discussed in this episode:

Celtic Knot Stole

Hansa Mittens

Paper Moon Socks

Ellyn Cooper’s Yarn Sonnets

Missie Shawl

Craft Lit podcast

Beekeeper’s Quilt

Tiny Owl Knits Ravelry group and the alternate increase suggestion

Pottermore which is still in Beta, by the way.

J.K. Rowling fought to keep the McGonagall-Snape fight in DH7.5

Men in Black 3!  No idea what it’s about yet, but Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith are apparently in it, so will keep an eye out.  …OMG Emma Thompson is in this too.  Dear God, I want to see this now.

Johnny Depp was nearly in a plane crash.  *shudder*

George Stroumboulopoulos (I admit, I did a cut n’ paste)  interview of Kermit the Frog (link is to the clip on the CBC site, let us know if people in other countries can’t see it, and I’ll find an alternate).  And apparently Strombo now does a show called George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight.  The set looks just like the set of “The Hour”, okay?

Google eBook store is open worldwide!

Kobo Vox.  It’s a tablet!  It’s an ereader!  It’s still not in Chapters so I can’t see how good it is at either.

New Bond!  Skyfall should be coming out in November of 2012.  Mmmm, Daniel Craig…

Walden Media has bought the rights to make a live action movie of Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?  She ransacked Pakistan and pulled  scam in Scandinavia…

Chris Bergmann is possibly the most awesome science teacher ever.

Star Trek Quiet Book.  SO CUTE.  And you can get the pattern on Etsy!

Dr. Watson’s Cabled Crew Neck.  WANT.  Of course I’d want to get some new yarn for it…

NaKniSweMo. NaNoWriMo. WriSoMiFu.  Gesundheit!

Greyhaven Cowl

French Press Slippers

One Skein Wonders series

Last Minute Knitted Gifts series by Joelle Hoverson

Episode 16: Well Someone's a Little Stoned [ 43:45 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We’re back with the old projects, new yarn,  and a special guest that pipes up occasionally.  Maggie has a very large finished project, Karen has the same project getting bigger.  There’s news that Warner Brothers is throwing the invisibility cloak over the Harry Potter movies, a big list of Halloweeny movies and food and a tourist destination we’re both dying to go to.  There’s also lots of vacation yarn, which is the best kind of yarn ever.

Oh, and our mic is crapping out on us again.  Is it Christmas yet?

As usual you can email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter.  And you can check out shirts and other swag at our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!  Our teensy cut of all purchases goes toward the new mic fund, as does anything people drop in the tip jar over on the right-hand side of the page, there.

Discussed in this episode:

continue reading "Epsiode 15: BOO!"

Episode 15: BOO! [ 43:14 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week there’s some old projects and some new ones, and one that’s been started yet again.  We talk about comics and women, comics and movies, a very old cartoon tv show and a not-quite-as-old movie whose heart is going on in 3D next year.  There’s some squealing about some cute things for your knitting and some cute guys that are concerned about your boobs for your phone.  Oh, and bleating.  Baaa!

As usual you can email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter.  And you can check out shirts and other swag at our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!  Our teensy cut of all purchases goes toward the new mic fund, as does anything people drop in the tip jar over on the right-hand side of the page, there.

Discussed in this episode:

New York State Sheep & Wool Fair at Rhinebeck, NY

Celtic Stole

You feel sorry for the little yarn?  That’s because you’re crazy.

Missie Shawl by Kitman Figueroa

Spring Forward Socks

Tanis Fiber Arts

Picadilly Notebooks

James Cameron discusses how he’s bringing Titanic back in 3-D.  I don’t care if it’s not cool to like Titanic, I just wanna see the ship in 3-D.  …And Mr. Andrews, too. *weeps*

Comics Alliance discusses writing and drawing female characters

Comic Book Grrrl takes a look at DC’s “New 52″ and the portrayal of female characters therein

Avengers trailer is out!  Woot!

SF Signal’s Flowchart for Navigating NPR’s Top 100 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels

Simpsons Voice Cast try to hold out for a cut of the show’s residuals, but eventually cave.

Galactic Watercooler Podcast

WeeOnes on Etsy.  STILL WANT THE HALLOWEEN CATS.

Your Man Reminder App.  And you really have to see the promo video.  Stay for the credits!

Episode 14: Baaaaa! [ 59:32 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week we finally get through the podcast on the fourth try (no, really), with the help of Admin Monkey who was our human mic-holder for the night.  Once we actually get recording, there’s news about our projects including a finished object. Of course we can’t avoid the sad geek news of the week about Steve Jobs’ passing, but we try to bring in some lighter topics as well.  And finally there’s both an account of some crushes turning into purchases, as well as a place where we can give back.  Also, there are outtakes after the outro.  Just be warned, the outtakes earn the explicit tag on their own!

Thanks to the Electric Sheep for saying such nice things about us on your podcast.  We love you!   Though really.  Us?  Ladies?  Sure you’re talking about the same podcast here?

As usual you can email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter.  And you can check out shirts and other swag at our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!  Our teensy cut of all purchases goes toward the new mic fund, as does anything people drop in the tip jar over on the right-hand side of the page, there.

Discussed in this episode:
continue reading "Episode 13: Lucky Frakkin’ Thirteen"

Episode 13: Lucky Frakkin' Thirteen [ 46:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week there’s an epic saga of a certain stole and some alternate plans for knitting.  There’s a newbie perspective on Pottermore (prepare yourself for the squealing now) and some speculation on a new gadget.  There’s some news on a nerdy book coming out in a few months, some tips for sock knitting and some fall festivals, including Socktoberfest.

Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian listeners!  Here’s to more knitting time when not in a food coma.  We’re defininitely thankful for all our great listeners.

Just a heads-up that you have to be logged in to comment on the blog, thanks to getting deluged with spam comments (seriously, there was a day where we were getting them every 20 minutes).

As usual you can email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter.  And you can check out shirts and other swag at our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

Show notes will be up soon, once Karen’s gotten some sleep.

Episode 12: Ravenclawesome [ 51:59 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week we’re back after a short break with some new projects and some old ones that are still hanging around.   There’s some chatter and news about movies already released and coming out soon, some pondering how a network might not screw something up that they likely will, and a discovery of some seriously kickass uses for wool.

As usual you can email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter.  And you can check out the shirts we mentioned in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

Discussed in this episode:

Celtic Knot Stole

Hexipuffs for The Beekeeper’s Quilt

Severus Socks

Shelridge Farm

Chiaogoo and their red lace needles (I know the Loopy Ewe, Knitty City and Grandma’s Hand Knitting on Etsy carry them)

Viper Pilot Socks

Another Crafty Girl

Dark Shadows is becoming a movie from Johnny Depp and Tim Burton

CBS is making a modern version of Sherlock Holmes.  Yawn.  I’ll wait for the BBC’s Sherlock instead.

Star Fleet Fiber Arts Corps on Ravelry

From Textile World:  Wool Makes Kevlar Better.  SWAT teams in aran sweaters?  YES PLZ.

The Electric Sheep podcast

Being Elmo.  OMG someone gimme Kleenex for the overwhelming cute.

Knitter’s Pride needles available at WEBS!

Deep Fall Knitty is out!

Episode 11: We're Not Dead Yet! [ 44:19 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, it’s mostly about the Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters’ Fair.  Who we met (hi Delores!), what we saw, what we were looking for, what we got, and a few little tips on how to go to these kinds of events and not be totally overwhelmed. But it’s not just all Fair, all the time–there’s a little geek news for tabletop gamers wanting to bring younger gamers into the fold, as well as responses to a couple requests we’ve had, capped off with a little news for anyone whose credit cards aren’t in danger of bursting into flame.

As usual you can email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group as well as chatter with us on Twitter.  And you can check out the shirts we mentioned in our Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca stores!

This week we discussed:

continue reading "Episode 10: A Day at the Fair"

Episode 10: A Day at the Fair [ 47:31 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, there’s some discussion of a con we’re not at but wish we were, there are some finished objects, some progress on others (and a couple started *cough*) as well as a handy tip for knitting lace.  There’s quite a bit of movie-related news involving some interesting casting and a classic’s re-release that has Karen squealing.  There’s also some advance planning for our road trip this weekend (WOO!).

Oh and an update on something mentioned in the podcast: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies has *not* lost its third director.  Bring on the witticisms and the decapitations!

We have new stuff!  We’re on twitter and have shops on Zazzle.com and Zazzle.ca!  We’re also going to be at the Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters Fair in Kitchener, Ontario on Sept. 10th, and (provided it arrives in time!) we’ll have a little something special for people that find us.

As usual you can email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group.

Discussed in this episode:

continue reading "Episode 9: Here Be Dragon(Con)s"

Episode 9: Here be Dragon(Con)s [ 54:44 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

On this week’s episode, the adventures in knitting have taken a toll due to end-of-the-summer craziness, but there’s some adventures in yarn buying and some grandiose plans to make up for it.  This episode is also brimming with cute and LOLs (thanks to a couple inventive tumblr accounts and a band with a flashback to our childhoods) and some news about an upcoming movie that has us rather excited.  Finally, in case you needed more projects on the go, there are a few patterns we’ve found/been hearing about that are pretty tempting.

We’re going to be on the road on Sept. 10th, hitting up the Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters’ Fair!  And the something special mentioned in the podcast shipped today, so if you’re coming, be sure to find us and say hello!

As ever, you can email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group.

In this episode:

Celtic Knot Stole

Blue Moon Fiber Arts

While she’s not using the pattern itself, Maggie’s using the Uptown Boot Socks as inspiration for the peace socks.

Karen has finally updated her Ravelry pattern page!  Now you can see pictures of the Potions Master Stole, the Aphrodite Socks, the Viper Pilots and the Nameless Brainless Socks.

As mentioned above, we’ll be at the Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters’ Fair!

Jamieson’s Spindrift

Wollmeise - click on the link at the right side of the bottom banner to see the page in English!

The Loopy Ewe

Adventures with Wall-E (OMG SO CUTE EEEE!)

From Mark Gatiss himself: Sherlock is finished filming! Benedict doesn’t look too happy about it though

Hustlin’ Holmes tumblr because there’s nothing geeks love more than macros using Microsoft Paint.

OK Go’s rendition of The Muppet Show theme

Updates on Brave, including some info on the plot.  OMG IS IT NEXT SUMMER YET?

Gudmundsdottir by Carol Sunday

Yet another pattern by Cookie A that we’re losing our minds over: the PB&J socks

So I kind of caved and bought the pattern for the Beekeeper’s Quilt.  Check out the tips, swaps and knitalong at the Tiny Owl Knits Ravelry group.

Episode 8: Hunkerin' Down in the Yarn Bunker [ 49:54 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this episode, there’s an update on what we’re working on (and what we wish we were working on).  There’s a couple geeky things that made us mad this week, and so we get our rant on, complete with  cupcake trebuchets, glitter psychological warfare and a couple f-bombs (we use the explicit tag for a reason, and it’s not always because of boobs!).  Finally we drool over some lovely yarn and fantasize about our dream knitting/crochet/spinning tools and accessories.

So what almost totally frivolous tool/accessory would you get if you had a couple hundred bucks to devote to such a cause?  We want to know!  Comment at the blog, email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or tell us at the Ravelry group.

Links for this episode:

continue reading "Episode 7: Put on Your Rantypanties and Man the Cupcake Trebuchet"

Episode 7: Put On Your Rantypanties and Man the Cupcake Trebuchet [ 56:03 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this week’s episode, Karen is renaming her Viper Pilot Socks and waffling about yet another project, while Maggie has a finished object and is slogging away on the Quilt of Doom.  There are some fannish disappointments (JACKSOOOOOOOON!! *shakes fist*) and some squealing (POTTERMORE!) along with in-depth discussion about the tension between networks and fans, as well as some SPOILERY discussion of Captain America (28:05-43:40) which includes use of the phrase “man titty”.

No, really.  There’s a reason we use the explicit tag, people.

As ever, you can email us at knit1geek2@gmail.com or join in the discussion on the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group.

Discussed in this episode:

continue reading "Episode 6: Beware a Geek Scorned"

Episode 6: Beware a Geek Scorned [ 51:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week we have finished projects! (woot!)  Or partly finished, at least.  We talk movies with Cowboys & Aliens and Captain America (no spoilers), Karen’s crazy Sock Summit/SG-1 crossover ideas, some geeky gear and new Twist Collective.  Oh, and some little thing no one’s probably heard about called Pottermore.

Don’t forget to check out the Knit 1 Geek 2 Ravelry group and let us know of anything you’d like to see on the podcast! 

Mentioned in this episode:

continue reading "Episode 5: Spending Time in the Penalty Box"

Episode 5: Spending Time in the Penalty Box [ 47:22 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this episode we give you an update on what we’re knitting and talk a little bit about yarn shopping in Toronto, discuss some of the things we’d liked to have seen at Sock Summit if we’d been able to go (sob) as well as some fannish anxieties and awesome costumes, as well as giving you still more geeky patterns to drool over and add to your Ravelry queue.  You’re welcome.

Check out our new Ravelry group!  Tell us about what you’re geeking out about, what you’re working on, and share any geeky stuff you find!

Discussed in this episode:

continue reading "Episode 4: Sock Summit Stowaways"

Episode 4: Sock Summit Stowaways [ 44:35 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this episode, we talk about our adventures in knitting (mostly the same as last week, with one finished object) as well as spinning and dyeing.  There’s news from the first couple days of San Diego Comic-Con (not firsthand, sadly), some out of this world news (sorry, couldn’t resist) with what may be Neil Gaiman’s moon (*snerk*) as well as more geeky reading.  Finally, we share another favourite indie dyer as well as a fanartist that had Karen melting into a puddle of goo.  Not that that’s terribly hard.

Discussed in this episode:

continue reading "Episode 3: Get Your Con On"

Episode 3: Get Your Con On [ 42:35 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this episode, we share our Adventures in Knitting, including some frogging as well as finished objects.  Karen explodes about the newest Harry Potter movie (see times below if you want to avoid spoilers!) and does get around to some other geeky news, and we share another of our favourite indie dyers.

Avoiding Deathly Hallows Part 2 spoilers?  Chatter about the movie itself starts at 23:30  and ends at 40:00.

Discussed in this episode:

Hansa Mittens

Celtic Knot Stole

Aphrodite Socks

Fiberphile (bought from The Loopy Ewe)

Blue Moon Fiber Arts

Potter Puppet Pals (more videos on their YouTube channel here) – Karen’s favourites are “Bothering Snape” and “The Mysterious Ticking Noise” as well as the Yule Ball 2007 videos.

Harry and the Potters

Cleolinda

Made of Fail podcast (their Deathly Hallows Part 1 podcast is here and is seriously not to be missed by Potter fans)

Sesame Street on Twitter

Bear McCreary posts about “Fanfare for STS-135″ (and a video from the tweetup)

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows trailer and posters (omg until linking this is did not know that STEPHEN FRY is playing Mycroft omg want this movie so bad)

BBC’s  Sherlock’s official site and wikipedia page for more recent news

Tanis Fiber Arts

Knit Nation

Episode 2: The Potter'Splosion is Upon Us [ 55:48 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Welcome to our first episode!

In this episode, we give you a little introduction to your hosts, tell you our Adventures in Knitting (hint: advance Christmas knitting and one shawl with a crazypants deadline), let out a loud Geek Squee about the two Harrys (Potter and Dresden, respectively) and let you know what yarns and patterns are our Cravings, Covets and Crushes for the week.

Links for things mentioned in this episode:

Hansa Mittens

Knitpicks Palette Yarn

Celtic Knot Stole

Mark Reads

Neil Gaiman’s American Gods coming to TV!

Ghost Story, book 13 in the Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher – we mistakenly identified the upcoming Dresden book as “Changes” in the podcast; that’s actually the last one that came out. Whoops!

Indigodragonfly Yarns and the Knitalong (and its Ravelry group)

Knitty Magazine First Fall 2011

Hannelore’s StoryWorks

Episode 1: We Can Haz Podcast? [ 53:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Testing our RSS feed with a small taste of things to come.  Keep watching this space for our first episode!

Episode 0: Testing, Testing... [ 0:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download