Knitter's Life | S2, Episode 16

Welcome!! A new to me Whisky, some woolie updates, and a chat about sheep’s evolution (I’m not a biologist, so lower your expectations!) Hope you have some time to sit and craft with me this week! I make these episodes to meet and chat with you! I I love reading your comments and responding to them! Hope you enjoy!! Instagram: @whiskyandwooool Ravelry: whiskyandwool Linked show notes on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/whisk... Whisky/Gin chat Locke & co Aspen aged Rye What I am wearing: Don’t look up sweater. See my project page, or see episodes S2, epi 5, 6, 7. Martha is wearing Alpenglow I by Andrea Mowry Rauma pt2 in #4124, Spincycle Yarns from The Mermaid’s Purl Website in ‘Siren’s song’ & La Bien Aimée Sport SW merino in ‘Calcifer’ Finished objects Anker’s Sweater using Qing Fibre Dashing DK in ‘Flying Saucer’ DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry modified for DK weight yarn. Qing Fibre Classic DK, ‘Pika’ Men's shoe size 8 1/2 WIP’s Rota Sleeveless Top by Irene Lin in handspun yarn made from John Arbon Textiles ‘Mill Marl Dark’ from their anniversary sale in 2020. It is 40% Exmoor Blueface, 40% Zwartbles, 20% Corriedale Lace & Fade Boxy by Joji Locatelli using Pancake and Lulu ‘Squid games’ full skein and mini skein set & Teenybutton Studio mohair silk in ‘Peach Mojito’ Anker’s Sweater - My Boyfriend’s Size by Petite Knit using Stone Wool American Romney and Merino in Quartz 3 Spinning Loop Fiber Studio bullseye bumps for self striping yarn (see cover photo) Exploring Woolie Myths From a viewer: I’ve heard that shearing sheep is actually good for them because without shearing, the fleece becomes thick and matted and can be unhealthy for the sheep. But what if sheep had never been domesticated? How would they cope with unruly fleece? Have we actually caused or exacerbated the problem by domesticating them? Have an idea or question you’d like demystified? Use this survey form: https://forms.gle/sKKAyjjd2dJjBDnx9 Stash Acquisitions None this time! Shout outs and mentions #jojifallkal2022 Green goat ranch Music: Street musician playing pipes & song from YouTube’s archives Mean spirited messages will be deleted. I didn’t mention these, but keeping them here as good resources for other oppressed groups: Women’s health choice advocacy: digitaldefensefund.org Online security guidance for phones and computers aidaccess.org A group in Austria that will mail plan b pills world-wide, including in advance of pregnancy ineedanabortion.com Finds the nearest abortion clinic near you; up to the hour updates based on changing laws. Includes waiting times. plancpills.org Your guide to abortion pills in all 50 States. IF/WHEN/HOW.org Reproductive justice and confidential legal help, specifically for women who get criminal charges because of pregnancy outcomes Reproaction.org Toolkit for protests of anti-women groups Planned Parenthood.org The original organization for helping women and the families that love them make educated and healthy choices for their bodies. https://stopaapihate.org/ www.colorofchange.org NAACP Legal Defense fund Blackmakersmatter on Instagram Support BIPOC owned businesses My thoughts are with Ukraine as they fight off despicable invaders in their democratic, and peaceful nation. Message me if I forgot something you are interested in!!