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Quick Health Update: While helping with load out from Stitches West 2022, Kevin managed to dislocate his knee cap. Because of this and other stressors, the past month has been a bit rough… but we’re back – and Kevin doesn’t need surgery for his knee! Current Productions (2:37) Basic Raglan Pullover Granny Square Couch Blanket Don’t Feed the Plants Socks Ethel the Spinning Project Kyanna Vest Subversive Cross Stitch Fisherman Embroidery Project The Shape of a Bay   My Strongest Suit (19:46) Worsted Boxy Paloma Tectonic Boxy Chevrons Events (24:03) April Playlist: Spring is in the Air is now live on TIDAL! Silicon Valley Gay Mens Chorus Concert: Playlist April 23-24 at Santa Clara University Recital Hall Hey Look Me Over (27:26) Ain’t Misbehavin’ Sources used for research for this segment Wikipedia page on Ain’t Misbehavin’ Wikipedia page on The Cotton Club Little Known Facts (47:53) Self-care doesn’t always look like what you think it is It’s DeLovely (51:17) Stitches 2022 Recap Mention of Faria Bakery in Sacramento Mention of Fox and Goose in Sacramento (Home of the delicious Shepherds Pie & Lemon Drop that were mentioned)

Current Productions (1:43) Sup Witches Socks Basic Raglan Pullover Polwarth Pullover Tacit Fingerless Mitts Granny Square Couch Blanket Don’t Feed the Plants Socks Ethel the Spinning Project   My Strongest Suit (18:32) Worsted Boxy Paloma Tectonic Musselburgh Sidewinder Slouch Boxy Chevrons Events (20:21) February Playlist: Black Excellence is now live on TIDAL! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Link to VaxYes Hey Look Me Over (23:04) Phantom of the Opera – Available on BroadwayHD! Little Known Facts (45:28) Bandwidths Fluctuate Explanation of Spoon Theory It’s DeLovely (51:07) Escape to Santa Cruz Mention of Hart’s Fabric

Current Productions (1:49) Sup Witches Socks Mention of Tutorial for Long Tail Tubular Cast On Wildcat Socks Basic Raglan Pullover Polwarth Pullover Granny Square Couch Blanket   My Strongest Suit (10:21) Worsted Boxy Hearthstone Paloma Tectonic Starting Point Musselburgh Events (12:16) February Playlist: Black Excellence is now live on TIDAL! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Link to VaxYes Sock Madness March 1, 2022 through late May. RAVELRY LINK to the Sock Madness Forever Group Hey Look Me Over (16:30) Porgy and Bess available on BroadwayHD References Wikipedia Page on Porgy and Bess Wikipedia Page on Audra McDonald Link to clip of Audra McDonald singing Lift Every Voice and Sing Little Known Facts (38:26) When things feel overwhelming, take a beat! It’s DeLovely (42:35) The Gilded Age Link to Broadway.com article about Broadway Actors in The Gilded Age

Current Productions (1:55) Zooming along on the Basic Raglan Pullover Measured the swatch for the Polwarth, waiting for needles to arrive. Knocked out another row on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Finished the first of the ‘Sup, Witches 2nd sock has been cast on. Finished binding off the Herbivore! The ends are woven in, just needs to be washed, blocked, and photographed! Mention of Oink Pigments My Strongest Suit (10:24) Musselburgh Tectonic Hearthstone Worsted Boxy Paloma Events (11:15) Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Link to VaxYes Sock Madness March 1, 2022 through late May. RAVELRY LINK to the Sock Madness Forever Group Mention of the Knitmore Girls Podcast Hey Look Me Over (18:13) An American In Paris – Available on BroadwayHD Link to the 1951 original film of the same title Link to the New York Philharmonic’s recording of An American in Paris References Wikipedia page for An American in Paris the musical Little Known Facts (45:06) The most effective way to do it, is to do it. It’s DeLovely (50:41) Cherry Blossoms are starting to appear on the trees!

Current Productions (1:38) Granny Square Couch Blanket Sup Witches Socks Subversive Cross Stitch from Junebug and Darlin Wildcat Socks Swatched for Basic Raglan Pullover by Joji Locatelli (Ravelry Link) Swatched for Polwarth by Ysolda in Neighborhood Fiber Company’s Capital Luxury Sport in Cooper Circle Mention of the Men’s Sailing Sweater Started Prep work for Green Camp Shirt – Simplicity S9157 Mention of the Kitchen Towel Project Herbivore Shawl My Strongest Suit (15:38) Starting Point Tectonic Worsted Boxy Paloma Boxy Chevrons Events (17:26) January Playlist: Overtures! 2021 In Memoriam Playlist Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Hey Look Me Over (18:44) 42nd Street – Available on BroadwayHD! References Wikipedia page on 42nd Street Little Known Facts (40:19) Setting yourself up for success with your sewing Swedish Tracing Paper It’s DeLovely (44:26) Treat Yourself!

Current Productions (1:39) Progress on the second of the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Worked on the Herbivore Shawl, pattern by Stephen West yarn is LolaBean Yarn Silk Bean Finished the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda My Strongest Suit (11:41) Hearthstone Pullover Black Boxy Tectonic Events (13:05) January Playlist: Overtures! 2021 In Memoriam Playlist Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Hey Look Me Over (16:56) Camelot (available on BroadwayHD) References Camelot the Musical Wikipedia Page Julie Andrews Wikipedia Page Robert Goulet Wikipedia Page Little Known Facts (45:10) Turning “I Can’t Do That” into “Maybe I Can” It’s DeLovely (48:35) Becoming Reacquainted with Dungeons and Dragons

Current Productions (1:42) Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay Progress on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda Finished the first, cast on the second of the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos Progress on the ‘Sup Witches Socks Spent some time doing some subversive cross stitch from a Junebug and Darlin Information on the history of the Pink Triangle Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket A little progress on the Bundled in Brioche but now it is on pause because of a dropped stitch. My Strongest Suit (11:55) Paloma Pullover Hearthstone Pullover Black Boxy Sidewinder Slouch Events (13:21) January Playlist: Overtures! 2021 In Memoriam Playlist Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Hey Look Me Over (17:36) Grease 2016 Grease Live Technical facts regarding Grease the musical sourced from the Wikipedia Page on the musical. Little Known Facts (43:32) My technique for avoiding second sock syndrome A Trip to the Library (44:37) Icelandic Mittens: 25 Traditional Patterns Reimagined by Gudrun Hannele Henttinen It’s DeLovely (50:28) Resetting and Refreshing

Current Productions (1:57) Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay Progress on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda Resumed progress on the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos Progress on the ‘Sup Witches Socks Spent some time doing some subversive cross stitch from a Junebug and Darlin My Strongest Suit (14:08) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Purple Payne Ranger Cowl Paloma Pullover Musselburgh Hat Events (16:56) December Playlist: Kevin’s Christmas Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Hey Look Me Over (17:59)             Annie!             Correction: the film adaptation of Annie was released in 1982             Link to Annie Live!             Wikipedia page on Annie the Musical             Mention of the NBC TV Show: SMASH Little Known Facts (51:25)             Understudies/Swings don’t often get the recognition they deserve             Link to video of Hugh Jackman’s curtain speech             Article about famous actors who got their start as an understudy It’s DeLovely (56:04)             The Choral Project Concert in conjunction with the San Jose Chamber Orchestra             Youtube Video of Choose Something Like a Star by Randall Thompson

Current Productions (2:10) Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay Progress on the Bundled in Brioche Scarf by Stephen West Cast on, finished, and gifted a Windschief Hat by Stephen West Cast on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda   My Strongest Suit (10:58) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Boneyard Shawl Paloma Pullover Musselburgh Hat   Events (13:11) December Playlist: Kevin’s Christmas Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination   Hey Look Me Over (15:06) Tick Tick Boom (Available on Netflix) Link to comprehensive guide to all the cameo appearances in the movie Clip from Sunday in the Park with George It’s DeLovely (51:28) The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

Current Productions (1:39) Cast on for the Bundled in Brioche Scarf by Stephen West, in MJ Yarns Silken DK in “Party Punch”, Blue Moon Fiber Arts SilkMo in “Carbon”, Malabrigo Silky Merino in “Black”, KnitPicks Andean Silk in “Olive” Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Finished the Paloma Pullover Swatched and cast on for the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay in Oink Pigments Dapper “Zoot Suit”   My Strongest Suit (10:55) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Boneyard Shawl Starting Point Musselburgh Hat Various Handknit socks   Events (12:51) November Playlist: Thankvember 2021 Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021 SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale! Article about benefits of singing with others Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination   Hey Look Me Over (15:52) Diana: The Musical (Available on Netflix) Mention of review of Memphis from Episode 36 References used for this segment Erin Davie Judy Kaye Diana, the Musical Barbara Cartland Lin Manuel Miranda’s Sonnet from the 2016 Tony Awards Little Known Facts (45:09) Do a Row, Do a Task   It’s De-Lovely (47:55) Eating more mindfully and moving more

Current Productions (1:36) Progress on the Herbivore Shawl Progress on the cuff of the Paloma Pullover Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket A little bit of progress on the Sup Witches Socks   My Strongest Suit (7:38) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Black Boxy Musselburgh Hat Musselburgh Test Hat Various Handknit socks   Events (9:55) November Playlist: Thankvember 2021 Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021 SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination   Hey Look Me Over (15:23) Bye Bye Birdie – 1995 film adaptation Mention of the 1960 original Broadway production Mention of the 1963 film adaptation Mention of 42nd Street Mention of Wilson Phillips Mention of Charlotte’s Web Additional information on Paul Lynde Facts shared regarding Bye Bye Birdie are all from the Wikipedia page for the musical Little Known Facts (48:10) Cleaning as you go and you have less when you’re done! Recipe for Jambalaya It’s De-Lovely (49:45) COVID vaccines are now approved for children 5-12! Find a COVID-19 Vaccine near you!

Current Productions (1:46) Progress on the Herbivore Shawl Progress on the second sleeve of the Paloma Pullover Started and finished the Musselburgh Test Hat Mention of the Lord Ellesmere Wrap   My Strongest Suit (12:41) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Black Boxy Boneyard Shawl Various Handknit socks   Events (15:18) October Playlist: Spooky Broadway Hell Dream Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021 SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination   Hey Look Me Over (17:24) Maja’s Swedish Socks by Maja Karlsson Mention of Operation Sock Drawer by The Knitmore Girls   Little Known Facts (37:20) “When did I learn to knit?” from LargePrintKnit on Ravelry.   It’s De-Lovely (44:17) Rain!

Current Productions (1:38) Progress on the ‘Sup, Witches Socks Progress on the Herbivore Shawl Progress on the second sleeve of the Paloma Pullover Link to Bike Clips   My Strongest Suit (8:02) Tectonic Sweater Sidewinder Slouch Hearthstone Musselburgh Hat Various Handknit socks Mention of the shrunken Payne Pullover   Events (15:32) October Playlist: Spooky Broadway Hell Dream Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021 SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination   Little Known Facts (19:09) Travel Tips! Link to headphone splitter   It’s De-Lovely (23:17) New York Roundup Mention of Yankee Doodle Dandy starring James Cagney Link to Wikipedia page about George M! the musical Mention of Flaming Saddles

Current Productions (1:45) Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Progress on the Herbivore Shawl First sleeve on the Paloma Pullover is done, wound up throwing caution to the wind and decreasing from the elbow at the rate of two stitches every four rows and LOVE how the revised sleeve turned out. Will repeat for the second sleeve. Finished my Hearthstone Pullover. Need to wash and block, it looks a little big now but hopefully washing and blocking will help it look more Kevin sized. Mention of Victorian Farm and Victorian House of Arts and Crafts Mention of Removeable Stitch Markers for Increases/Decreases   My Strongest Suit (14:09) Tectonic Sweater Aumangea Pullover Musselburgh Hat Lord Ellesmere Stole Various Handknit socks Mention of David the Gnome Youtube Link to title sequence   Events (17:33) October Playlist: Spooky Broadway Hell Dream Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Indie Untangled October 15, 2021 Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021 SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022   Hey Look Me Over (19:02) Sunnyvale Community Players production of West Side Story Wikipedia page for West Side Story Mention of Stephen Sondheim’s Saturday Night Link to California Digital Proof of Vaccination Correction: recordings from the revival production of West Side Story are from the 2009 Revival Cast recording Sextet from Marriage of Figaro Wikipedia page for America from West Side Story (includes links to information on hemiolas and habanera tempo) Youtube link of America from the 1980 revival of West Side Story   Little Known Facts (53:34) Not all superwash yarns are created equally Superwash episode of the Make Good Podcast   It’s De-Lovely (56:06) Mom’s visit round-up. Mention of the Rosicrucian Museum Mention of the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

Current Productions (1:37) A little progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Sleeves are done for the  Hearthstone Pullover. Raglan decreases are done but I forgot to continue the cable on the outside of the center, so I need to frog back. Coupon code for 25% off Ysolda Teague sweater patterns (valid through midnight on 10/4/2021 on both Ravelry as well as the Ysolda website): 42ndstitch25 Additional but slow progress made on the Herbivore Shawl Progress on the heel increases for the first sock the 'Sup, Witches Socks Mention of the Paloma Pullover   Events (12:54) September Playlist: Broadway Covered! Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Indie Untangled October 15, 2021 Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021 SVGMC Winter Concert: HOME December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022   Hey Look Me Over (16:15) The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of The Merry Wives of Windsor Link to info on The Merry Wives of Windsor from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Wikipedia page for The Merry Wives of Windsor Mention of Henry IV Part 1 & Part 2 Mention of Henry V   Little Known Facts (33:27) If you don’t ask, you’ll never know.   It’s De-Lovely (39:38) Mom is visiting! Mention of Disney’s COCO Link to Dick Cavett interview with Bette Davis  

Current Productions (1:40) Made some progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket   Knit the upper arm of the first sleeve of the Paloma Pullover. Figured out the number of total decreases, just need to sort out the rate of decrease.   Finished the second sleeve of the Hearthstone Pullover, cast on for the second sleeve.   Coupon code for 25% off Ysolda Teague sweater patterns (valid through midnight on 10/4/2021 on both Ravelry as well as the Ysolda website): 42ndstitch25   Additional but slow progress made on the Herbivore Shawl   Made it to the heel increases for the first sock the 'Sup, Witches Socks   Events (16:05) September Playlist: Broadway Covered! Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021 Stitches at Home: September 11 & 12, 18 &19, 2021 Indie Untangled October 15, 2021 Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022   Hey Look Me Over (18:56) Come From Away – Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Link to Gander, Newfoundland Come From Away Wikipedia page   Little Known Facts (49:54) Say what you mean and mean what you say.   It’s De-Lovely (51:20) Kevin’s friend from the East Coast is visiting.

Current Productions (1:48) Made some progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Finished the plying (and re-plying) of the Test Skein Spinning Project, now just have to decide on a pattern and math it out in terms of how much fiber to spin. Frogged the sleeves of my Paloma Pullover, will reknit the sleeves on US5 and add shaping to the forearm. Finished the first sleeve of my Hearthstone Pullover, cast on for the second sleeve. Finished the Siren’s CAL socks! Cast on a new pair of Vanilla is the New Black Socks in Viv Sock from The Black Squirrel in “ ‘Sup, Witches “ Mention of Jasmin from the Knitmore Girls Podcast My Strongest Suit (16:42) Mussleburgh Hat   Events (17:39) September Playlist: Broadway Covered! Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021 Stitches at Home: September 11 & 12, 18 &19, 2021 Indie Untangled October 15, 2021 Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022   Hey Look Me Over (20:37) Cinderella starring Camila Cabello and Billy Porter   Mention of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella starring Whitney Houston and Brandi   Little Known Facts (37:56) Check your fuses first   It’s De-Lovely (42:16) Quality time with a friend I haven’t seen since Stitches West 2020

Current Productions (1:29) Made some progress on the knitting of the Herbivore Shawl Finished spinning the singles for the Test Skein Spinning Project Made it to the heel increases of the Siren’s CAL socks Picked up and resumed work on the Hearthstone Pullover. A little bit of progress on the body, but the first sleeve is now past the increases! Finished knitting the Mussleburgh Hat, just needs to be washed, blocked, and photographed. Wikipedia page on the Common Housefly Mention of the Paloma Pullover Water filter pitcher that Kevin uses Mention of Citric Acid Events (16:19) August Playlist: Karen and Andrew and Leslie, Oh My! Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify! Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021 Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021 Stitches at Home: September 11 & 12, 18 &19, 2021 Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Kevin’s Stash Dash Spreadsheet Hey Look Me Over (18:34) ITV’s 2015 Production of The Sound of Music Live! Wikipedia page for iTV Interview with the real Maria Von Trapp Mention of the Original Broadway Cast Recording Mention of the 1965 film adaptation Mention of the 1998 Revival Cast Recording Mention of the 2013 NBC Cast recording Mention of the Original Broadway Cast of South Pacific Mention of the Original Cast of Peter Pan starring Mary Martin YouTube Link to discussion regarding the reimagining of Musicals Textbook for the History of American Musical Theatre class Kevin took Little Known Facts (50:48) Don’t worry until you know what you’re worrying about It’s De-Lovely (53:14) Registering for Fall 2021 classes, the light at the end of the tunnel

Current Productions (1:39)             Paloma Pullover             Herbivore Shawl             Test Skein Spinning Project             Siren’s CAL socks             Granny Square Couch Blanket             Mussleburgh Hat               Mention of Jasmin from the Knitmore Girls Podcast             Mention of discussion about GRIST from Episode 21 (34:40)             Mention of King of Cups Socks             Mention of Piggy Bank Socks Events (20:59)              August Playlist: Karen and Andrew and Leslie, Oh My!             Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!             Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021             Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021             Stitches at Home: September 11 & 12, 18 &19, 2021             Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021             Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022   Kevin’s Stash Dash Spreadsheet   Hey Look Me Over (25:59)             Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 38: Roots and Branches               Information on Lichens from the US Forest Service   Little Known Facts (45:37)             Life’s a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death.               Mention of Auntie Mame             Mention of Mame             Mention of the Greek philosopher Epictetus   It’s De-Lovely (48:30)             Singing and Yarn Shops!               Mention of the Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus               Mention of The Black Squirrel in Berkeley, CA               Article about the physical and mental health benefits of singing in groups.

Current Productions (1:48)             Paloma Pullover             Kitchen Towel Project             Herbivore Shawl             Siren’s CAL socks             Granny Square Couch Blanket             Mussleburgh Hat                         Mention of Hart’s Fabric in Santa Cruz, CA             Mention of WeeOne’s Creations stitch markers   Events (23:10)              August Playlist: Karen and Andrew and Leslie, Oh My!             Kevin’s Profile link for Spotify!             Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021             Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021             Stitches at Home: September 11 & 12, 18 &19, 2021             Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021             Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022   Kevin’s Stash Dash Spreadsheet   Hey Look Me Over (27:30)             The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Antony and Cleopatra                         Wikipedia page about Antony and Cleopatra               Link to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline   Little Known Facts (42:55)             Sleep on it!   It’s De-Lovely (45:44)             Settling into new routines