While We Were Knitting

Nicole G

Once a month Nicole and Monica, two fangirls, talk about knitting and movies.

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40 episodes
Updated Aug 9, 2024

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Aug 2, 2022 · 29 min
Snake Eyes - We Enjoyed Looking at Henry Golding
This month Nicole and Monica watched Snake Eyes: GI Joe Origins. Monica educated Nicole on GI Joe lore, the history of the comics, and we discussed how Monica was really the target audience, but the movie didn't really work emotionally for either of us. We did enjoy the aesthetics though. Nicole spun, and Monica knit Mokume by Jennifer Weissman. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Jul 12, 2022 · 32 min
Our Flag Means Death - A Pirate Romance on the High Seas
In part two of age of sail duology there is real actual queer content, not just in our hearts. This month Nicole and Monica watched the first seasons of the HBO series Our Flag Means Death. It's a series that's very interested in playing with sitcom tropes, and is focused on a romance between Stede Bonnet, former landed gentry who has run away from home, and Ed, who is Blackbeard, who's extremely tired of his own hype. Nicole knit Fred and George Socks by Rosemary Waits, and Monica knit Love Note by Tin Can Knits and Foliage Hat by Irina Dmitrieva. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Jun 1, 2022 · 28 min
Master and Commander - Romance and Difficulties on the High Seas
This month Monica and Nicole watched Master and Commander: Far Side of the World. It's an age of sail movie set during the Napoleonic war, focused on a British ship's captain and doctor. It's not technically a romance, except in our hearts. Nicole spun and Monica knit Anisah by Dee O'Keefe. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Apr 26, 2022 · 35 min
Bridgerton - Our First Second Season
This month Nicole and Monica watched the second season of Bridgerton, the Netflix adaptation of a Regency romance. Nicole knit a Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman and Monica knit Darkwater by Jennifer Steingass and a sock. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Mar 28, 2022 · 31 min
In The Heights - Live Action Musicals
Nicole and Monica watched In the Heights, a live action adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's NYC musical. We discuss how Broadway loves NYC, the musical versus movie adaptation, and accidentally go on a grim little journey about climate change. Monica knit Reversible Brioche Slouchy Hat by Kathy Ticho and Carbeth by Kate Davies Designs, Nicole knit Bubble Up Towel by Susan Luni and spun. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Mar 1, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
Ice Planet Barbarians - In Which We Really Earn Our Explicit Rating
This month Nicole and Monica listened to Barbarian Alien, the audio version of the second book in Ruby Dixon's Ice Planet Barbarians sci-fi romance series, narrated by Hollie Jackson and Mason Lloyd. There's lots of laughter, along with explicit talk about sex and swearing, two jerks falling in love, and Nicole keeps getting sidetracked into the larger Ice Planet Barbarians lore. Nicole knit Lockdown by Robynn Weldon, Witchy Socks by Dawn Henderson, and spun. Monica knit Barley Light by Tin Can Knits and Blissed Out by Chic and Regal Knits. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Jan 31, 2022 · 40 min
Wachowski Sisters Trilogy - The Matrix, Jupiter Ascending, and The Matrix Resurrections
Nicole and Monica watched three movies by the Wachowski sisters this month, The Matrix (the original), Jupiter Ascending, and The Matrix Resurrections. We talked romance, the change in twenty years, fight scenes (as per our brand), Chicago, and how Jupiter Ascending is bonkers/amazing. Nicole knit Witchy Socks by Dawn Henderson and Monica knit Bennet Sister Shawl by Lindsey Fowler. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Dec 28, 2021 · 37 min
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - Our One Year Anniversary
Nicole and Monica watched Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, a movie setting up a new strand of the Marvel universe focused on Shang-Chi and his family. We talked about appropriate knitting for fight scenes, parenting choices, our mutual desire for a prequel, and building the Marvel universe. Nicole knit Lockdown by Robynn Weldon and spun and Monica knit Harlow by Andrea Mowry. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Nov 29, 2021 · 59 min
Dune (2021) - Translating a SciFi Epic to Screen
Nicole and Monica watched Dune (2021), the big screen, big budget adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel, and Got Into It about a number of topics, including what's adaptable from of a very wild book series, colonialism, Oscar Issac's beard, and appropriate movie theater knitting. Nicole knit Underwing Mitts by Erica Heusser and The World's Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits. Monica knit Wurm by Katushika. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Nov 2, 2021 · 32 min
Princess Floralinda and the Forty-flight Tower - Our First Audio Novella
Nicole and Monica listened to Princess Floralinda and the Forty-flight Tower, a very funny but intense fairytale take on a princess imprisoned in a tower full of monsters and the fairy that gets trapped in there with her. The novella was written by Tamsyn Muir and the audiobook read by Moria Quick. Nicole knit Homecoming Cardi by Shay Johnson. Monica knit Infinite Cheer by Mary Annarella. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Sep 28, 2021 · 28 min
The Green Knight - A Very Weird Movie
Nicole and Monica discuss The Green Knight, a retelling of the Arthurian legend, the Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Nicole knit Homecoming Cardi by Shay Johnson and spun. Monica knit Swirled Peace by Lisa K. Ross and ripped out a sweater. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Aug 30, 2021 · 36 min
Star Trek - Boldly Going into Fannish History
Nicole and Monica discuss Star Trek, one of the foundational texts of modern Western fandom. We watched two episodes from the original series, 2x01 Amok Time and 2x10 Journey to Bable, the 2009 Star Trek Movie, and a series of fanvids. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIf56hgYjZiTJYX9grI0_tysFozcFoj5Z Nicole knit Homecoming Cardi by Shay Johnson and spun. Monica knit Sizzle Pop by Lesley Anne Robinson, Vodka Lemonade by Thea Colman, and Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Jul 26, 2021 · 59 min
Supernatural - Monica Talks About her Passions
Nicole and Monica discuss Supernatural, a show about two brothers, an angel, and at least five apocalypses, that ran on TV fifteen years. We watched episode 5x03, Free to Be You and Me, 11x15, Beyond the Mat, and 12x10, Lily Sunder has Some Regrets. We also watched two clips. One of Jensen Ackles singing Eye of the Tiger, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsyMtYoSkC0 and one of Castiel confessing his love to Dean, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnFElAfYmdk Nicole spun, and Monica knit Windflower by Catherine Knutsson. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Jun 28, 2021 · 59 min
All Elite Wrestling - Nicole Talks About her Passions
Nicole and Monica discuss professional wrestling, a sport that's like if a sports anime and a soap opera had a baby that was raised by a drag queen. We watched two clipshows of content from All Elite Wrestling. The first one is focused on the arc of Eddie Kingston and Jon Moxley and the second is more of a thematic overview of stuff Nicole finds interesting. Jon Moxley/Eddie Kingston (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIf56hgYjZiRnq_eLu45haXoM0qCl6xsF) AEW Overview (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIf56hgYjZiRZTL_NwJl-udxImiJsP-QB) Nicole knit Pomatomus by Cookie A. Monica knit Vodka Lemonade by Thea Colman and Windflower by Catherine Knutsson. Ending rec: Tunnel Talk Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
May 31, 2021 · 29 min
The Handmaiden - Historical Lesbians with Subtitles
Nicole and Monica discuss the 2016 Korean movie, The Handmaiden (checking content warnings and avoiding spoilers extremely recommended). Nicole knit Pomatomus by Cookie A. Monica knit Vodka Lemonade by Thea Colman. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Apr 25, 2021 · 41 min
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Part 2 - The MCU grapples with consequences and community
Nicole and Monica discuss the last three episodes of The Falcon and The Winter Solider, the 2021 Marvel miniseries. Nicole knit Impervious by Kim McBrien Evans. Monica knit Campfire Toque by Catherine Knutsson and Wurm by Umschlagplatz. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Apr 4, 2021 · 35 min
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Part 1 - The MCU grapples with America
Nicole and Monica discuss the first three episodes of The Falcon and The Winter Solider, the 2021 Marvel miniseries. Nicole knit Barnloft Hat by Kelly McClure and Impervious by Kim McBrien Evans. Monica knit Jane Jacobs by Kirsten Kapur and Molly by Erin Ruth. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Mar 6, 2021 · 27 min
Hustlers - A Perfect Movie?
Nicole and Monica discuss Hustlers, a 2019 film about strippers starring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu. Nicole knit Spooky Season by Jocelyn Tunney. Monica knit Jane Jacobs by Kirsten Kapur. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Feb 3, 2021 · 37 min
Bridgerton - What even is a Regency Romance?
Nicole and Monica discuss Bridgerton, the adaptation of a Julia Quinn romance novel. Nicole knit The Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief by Orange Flow Yarn and Vermont's Finest by Meg Harlan. Monica knit Jane Jacobs by Kirsten Kapur. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Dec 29, 2020 · 30 min
Newsies - A Disney movie???
Nicole and Monica discuss Newsies, a 1992 Disney musical. Nicole knit The Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief by Orange Flower Yarn and Monica knit Autumn Dreamer by Kalurah Hudson. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

While We Were Knitting

Snake Eyes - We Enjoyed Looking at Henry Golding

Our Flag Means Death - A Pirate Romance on the High Seas

Master and Commander - Romance and Difficulties on the High Seas

Bridgerton - Our First Second Season

In The Heights - Live Action Musicals

Ice Planet Barbarians - In Which We Really Earn Our Explicit Rating

Wachowski Sisters Trilogy - The Matrix, Jupiter Ascending, and The Matrix Resurrections

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - Our One Year Anniversary

Dune (2021) - Translating a SciFi Epic to Screen

Princess Floralinda and the Forty-flight Tower - Our First Audio Novella

The Green Knight - A Very Weird Movie

Star Trek - Boldly Going into Fannish History

Supernatural - Monica Talks About her Passions

All Elite Wrestling - Nicole Talks About her Passions

The Handmaiden - Historical Lesbians with Subtitles

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Part 2 - The MCU grapples with consequences and community

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Part 1 - The MCU grapples with America

Hustlers - A Perfect Movie?

Bridgerton - What even is a Regency Romance?

Newsies - A Disney movie???