Episode 50- Voice in our fingertips
Monday January 20, 2019

Shout out- to Cori who likes to knit blankets and is an academic librarian.
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On The Needles:
Comfy Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry in yarn by Black Trillium Fibers.
The Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Peggy Jane Fibers in the Dirty Orchid Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles
Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorway
Sock Head Hat by Kelly McClure in a pretty yellow from Blissful Knits

Off The Needles:
Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorway
Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles.
Helm Hat by Stephen West
Antler Toque by Tin Can Knits
Fingerless mitts of my own creation
Six Mini Sweater Ornaments in different Lion Brand Bon Bon Christmas colors
Sock Head Hat by Kelly McClure

In Time Out:
Wonder Woman Sweater using Ann Budd's Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters

Spinning/Weaving:
I started the #spin15aday project for the year. At home I am spinning Lorna’s Laces on my Matchless and when I am out and about BLF from Allyn Knit and Spin on my Turtle Made bottom whirl drop spindle.
I am using 15 minutes as a way to achieve other goals and reflect on my day/year/project/etc.

In Rehearsal/Performance
Hamlet is now open with New Muses Theatre Co. at the Dukesbay Theatre in Tacoma. I designed the sound and coordinated the costumes.
Annie at the 5th Ave. was amazing over the holiday season. Check out Visia Grace!
The Lion King at the Paramount was also fantastic.

Netflix and Knit:
Aquaman, Various Marvel movies and Wonder Woman, Gilmore Girls, and The Office.

Craftivism:
Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday March ? from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Bring a project that will create joy, warmth, and comfort for someone in need. Start a group in your area! Ravelry thread.
Racism in knitting-
The comments I saw:
“I don’t see color. I just see people” Is a form of white supremacy.
“I’m white and I’ve been through x, y, and z.” White privilege doesn’t protect you from all the evils of the world. It’s not magic.
“I just want to knit and not get involved or have my bubble burst.” That is white privilege.
“Explorations in Diversity.” And the question from my class.
“Me and White Supremacy Workbook” by Layla F. Saad.
Blackish
Use the voice we have in our fingertips, show up, but realize its not about you and just listen.

Book Club:
Spiral Dance by Starhawk
Hard Choices by Hillary Clinton
1978/79 run of Ms. Marvel
2014/15 run of Captain Marvel (Both were read on Marvel Unlimited)
Healing Hands:
I have completed my Ashiatsu Certification. I am running a special at my studio, Bodywork By Bethany, in Puyallup.

Contests:
Just Vote! Post a picture of you voting in the Ravelry thread or by using #bskpjustvote on Instagram. If you are doing extra (volunteering at the polling station, driving people to and from polling, hosting a voting party, etc) to get the vote post another picture to get another entry. Winners get a skein of “Ravelry Gone Wild” from Fancy Image Yarn.
The WINNER IS: post #3, nikitu

Events:
PCTMA Silent Auction and Spaghetti Feed Feb. 16 5-9pm
Madrona in Tacoma, Wa Feb. 14-17, 2019
Stitches West in Santa Clara, Ca. Feb. 21-24, 2019