Whatcha Swatchin Podcast

Whatcha FinishVanilla Bean socks in Vesper Verbena (overdyed in a diluted black), size 0 needles, 68 stitches. 1x1 twisted rib with russian bind offSummer Dawn cardigan by Andrea Black- Plucky Primo sport in Vanity. Size 6 needles. twisted rib button band instead of garter. going to add grosgrain ribbon and get buttons from G Street FabricEasy Peasy Newborn Hat by Keri McKeirnan - Fibernymph Dyeworks Bounce in Fruit LoopsWhatcha Makin?Honey Bunches shawl by IrishGirlieKnits, size 6 needles, handspun Fiber OpticBrownstone sweater by Jared Flood- Elsa Wool Woolen Spun Worsted weight cormo in Light Gray. Size 7 and 8 needles, size small, higher collar Williamette Jacket by Amy Christoffers- size 6 needles, Berocco Blackstone TweedWhatcha Spinning?Three Waters Farm Merino/SW Merino/Silk in Olive Green Tonal-  split in half, doing a thin 2ply Oldest Anything KAL prize drawingsprizes from Rock and String CreationsWinners:  fiber:  pikemulherin25-  socks with oldest sock scraps    yarn:  Sewashley-  baby bolero with oldest stash    gift card:  lmermd- socks with oldest fingering weight yarnLittleDyeworks giveaway in the Ravelry group. Hansel n Gretel colorway. Visit www.etsy.com/shop/littledyeworks and share your favorite colorway, or what colors you would like to see Ashley dye.  LittleDyeworks has offered a coupon code to you for 15% off your order: WATCHA15. Enter by June 30 and I will email the winner after that.Zombie KnitpocalypseClasses: Simple Crochet, Tips and Tricks, Socks Tips and Tricks, and Take a Break Yarn bowl from MaidofClayFinally, I am taking a hiatus from podcasting and this is my last episode. I will be more active on Instagram so follow me over there (ooohfancypants). Thank you for all the love and support!

Whatcha Makin?Vanilla Bean socks in Vesper Verbena (overdyed in a diluted black), size 0 needles, 68 stitches. 1x1 twisted rib...slantedSummer Dawn cardigan by Andrea Black- Plucky Primo sport in Vanity. Size 6 needles. twisted rib button band instead of garter. provisional cast on for button band so I can pick up the collar. working on sleeves, knit flat and mattress stitched upHoney Bunches shawl by IrishGirlieKnits, size 6 needles, handspun Fiber OpticWhatcha Spinning?Fiber Optic SW merino/silk Vineyard, 7.6 oz, 770 yardsInto the Whirled Odds and Ends-  300 yards of 2 ply. split balls into warm and cool colors and plied together for ultimate barber polingWoolgatherings Merino/SW Merino/silk July 2013 club colorway. Will do a 2 ply with Unwind Yarn Company Merino/Silk MarigoldOldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcastprize from Rock and String Creations- coupon code WHATCHA15 gets you 15% off your purchase of $25 or moreNew stuff:  Three Waters Farm Merino/SW Merino/Silk in Olive Green TonalInto the Whirled Falkland Batt in End of InnocenceInto the Whirled Bukavu sock in Martini and RossiHobbledehoy Archaeology BattlingsInto the Whirled Rambouillet in Mithrandirshawl pinElsawool Woolen Spun Worsted weight- light gray. swatched for Brownstone pulloverWhiskey’s face update

Whatcha Finish?Setzer Welted Cowl by Jared Flood-  Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, size 8 needles, going back and forth to avoid purling. did medium size but ran out of yarn, skipped 6 rowsWhatcha Makin?Vanilla Bean socks in Vesper Verbena (overdyed in a diluted black), size 0 needles, 68 stitchesSummer Dawn cardigan by Andrea Black- Plucky Primo sport in Vanity. Size 6 needles. twisted rib button band instead of garter. provisional cast on for button band so I can pick up the collarWhatcha Spinning?Sweet Georgia Merino/Silk in Stillwater-  2.4 oz.  300 yards single plyOldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcastprize from Rock and String Creations- coupon code WHATCHA15 gets you 15% off your purchase of $25 or more

Whatcha Finish?Citron-  handspun Loop batt in Black Cherry. added in more black yarn at the end, changed ruffle edging to be less ruffly (instead of KFB every stitch, I did K1, KFB…)Whatcha Makin?Setzer Welted Cowl by Jared Flood-  Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, size 8 needles, going back and forth to avoid purlingVanilla Bean socks in Vesper Verbena (overdyed in a diluted black)Whatcha Spinning?Finished singles of Fiber Optic SW Merino/Silk Vineyard. Will do a 3 ply when I buy a 4th bobbinSweet Georgia Merino/Silk in StillwaterOldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcastprize from Rocks and Strings Creations- coupon code WHATCHA15 gets you 15% off your purchase of $25 or moreNew stuff:  Knit Picks Hawthorne samplesPlucky Trusty in Old CopperGale’s Art Wonder Sock in Graffiti and AsphaltThree Waters Farm giveaway winner: LilCreativeNest

Whatcha Finish?plain vanilla socks- Vesper Across the Universe, size 0 and 1. Fish Lips Kiss heel by Sox Therapist-  Whatcha Makin?Citron by Hillary Smith Callais-  handspun Loop batt in Black Cherry, size 6 needles. cut out some of the lightest pinkVanilla Bean socks in Vesper Verbena (overdyed in a diluted black), 68 stitches on size 0Oldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcastRocks and Strings Creations -  I forgot to mention the coupon code!  Enter WHATCHA15 for 15% off!New stuff:  Hobbledehoy Viola battlingshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/Quaere BFL/nylon in PatchworkThree Waters Farm giveaway:  winner is posted here if you want to check!

Note: There will not be an episode next week!Whatcha Finish?Seaweed Socks by Lauren McMordie- String Theory Caper Sock in North Haven. 3x1 ribbing, ended with 1x1 rib for two rows and used the Invisible Ribbed bind off from Cast On, Bind Off by Leslie Ann BestorRomy cardigan by ANKESTRICK- Woolen Rabbit WW Kashmir in Birch Beer. sleeves knit flat, alternating skeins, mattress stitched up. Whatcha Makin?plain vanilla socks- Vesper Across the Universe, size 0 and 1. Fish Lips Kiss heel by Sox Therapist-   started ½ inch before the line on my cardboard foot, fits perfectly. Summer Dawn cardigan by Andrea Black. Plucky Primo Sport in Vanity. gauge was off by 1 stitch for every 4 inches, so I’m sizing down.  Seamed 1x1 twisted rib button band instead of garter stitch BB. Also changed the slip 1, psso to an SSKWhatcha spinning?Fiber Optic SWMerino/Silk in VineyardBFL dyed by meOldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcastNew stuff:  Plucky Knitter Traveler Aran in Round TableString Theory Caper Sock in LagunaCity Garden SoapNew England Soup Factory cookbookThree Waters Farm is the guest dyer in April for the Completely Twisted and Arbitrary group on Ravelry. Go over there and spin along with them!I am excited to announce that Three Waters Farm is offering Whatcha Swatchin viewers a 10% off coupon, good for any of the hand dyed fiber, yarns, or goats milk soap in their etsy shop, www.etsy.com/threewatersfarm.  Coupon code is good through March 31. Shop updates happen daily, so check back often.You can see Mary Ann and Stephen in person May 3rd and 4th at Maryland Sheep and Wool, booth B23, in the Main Exhibition Hall. Check out the Three Waters Farm board on Ravelry for information about monthly spin alongs, giveaways, and for links to their facebook and twitter feeds, as well as links to Three Waters Farm on Pinterest.Mary Ann and Stephen have also kindly donated a braid of Falkland (Winter Sunset 7 colorway) for me to use as a prize. Go to the thread and post which of their fiber or yarn colorways or soap scents are your favorites. I’ll draw for winners after March 31.

Whatcha Finish?nadaWhatcha Makin?Seaweed Socks by Lauren McMordie- String Theory Caper Sock in North HavenRomy cardigan by ANKESTRICK- Woolen Rabbit WW Kashmir in Birch Beer. sleeves knit flat, alternating skeins, mattress stitchplain vanilla socks- Vesper Across the Universe, size 0 and 1. Fish Lips Kiss heel by Sox Therapist-   started ½ inch before the line on my cardboard foot, fits perfectly. Summer Dawn cardigan by Andrea Black. Plucky Primo Sport in Vanity. gauge was off by 1 stitch for every 4 inches, so I’m sizing downFingering Weight February:  prizes!  Cloudlover Rambouillet in IrisSweetGeorgia merino/silk in StillwaterOldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcastNew stuff:  Three Waters Farm- Rooftop Panorama in Polwarth/Silk, and Second Sight on BFLFireweed Dyeworks Russian RainbowI am excited to announce that Three Waters Farm is offering Whatcha Swatchin viewers a 10% off coupon, good for any of the hand dyed fiber, yarns, or goats milk soap in their etsy shop, www.etsy.com/threewatersfarm.  Coupon code is good through March 31. Shop updates happen daily, so check back often.You can see Mary Ann and Stephen in person May 3rd and 4th at Maryland Sheep and Wool, booth B23, in the Main Exhibition Hall. Check out the Three Waters Farm board on Ravelry for information about monthly spin alongs, giveaways, and for links to their facebook and twitter feeds, as well as links to Three Waters Farm on Pinterest.Mary Ann and Stephen have also kindly donated a braid of Falkland (Winter Sunset 7 colorway) for me to use as a prize. Go to the thread and post which of their fiber or yarn colorways or soap scents are your favorites. I’ll draw for winners after March 31.

Whatcha Finish?Golden Pear hat by Melissa Thomson- madtosh dk in Celadon and Graphite, size 5 and 6 needlesWhatcha Makin?Seaweed Socks by Lauren McMordie- String Theory Caper Sock in North HavenRomy cardigan by ANKESTRICK- Woolen Rabbit WW Kashmir in Birch Beerplain vanilla socks- Vesper Across the Universe, size 0 and 1. fish lips kiss heelSpinningFiber Optic SW Merino/silk in Vineyard. 8 oz total 3plyThree Waters Farm polwarth/silk Tangerine Dream-  300 yards single ply fulledFingering Weight February:  fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15- tag your projects with “FingeringFeb”upcoming Oldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcastGiveaway!  Three Waters Farm Falkland- Winter Sunset 7   www.etsy.com/shop/threewatersfarm. Coupon code good through March 31. Shop updates happen daily, so check back often.You can see Mary Ann and Stephen in person May 3rd and 4th at Maryland Sheep and Wool, booth B23, in the Main Exhibition Hall. Check out the Three Waters Farm board on Ravelry for information about monthly spin alongs, giveaways, and for links to their facebook and twitter feeds, as well as links to Three Waters Farm on Pinterest.

Whatcha Makin?Seaweed Socks by Lauren McMordie- String Theory Caper Sock in North HavenRomy cardigan by ANKESTRICK- Woolen Rabbit WW Kashmir in Birch Beerplain vanilla socks- Vesper Across the Universe, size 0 and 1Sirka row counter SpinningFiber Optic SW Merino/silk in Vineyard. 8 oz total 3plyThree Waters Farm polwarth/silk in Tangerine DreamFingering Weight February:  fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15- tag your projects with “FingeringFeb”upcoming Oldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcastCaptain PhilipsThe AmericansThree Waters Farm is offering Whatcha Swatchin viewers a 10% off coupon, good for any of the hand dyed fiber, yarns, or goats milk soap in their etsy shop, www.etsy.com/threewatersfarm. Shop updates happen daily, so check back often.You can see Mary Ann and Stephen in person May 3rd and 4th at Maryland Sheep and Wool, booth B23, in the Main Exhibition Hall. Check out the Three Waters Farm board on Ravelry for information about monthly spin alongs, giveaways, and for links to their facebook and twitter feeds, as well as links to Three Waters Farm on Pinterest.Blip/iTunes UPDATE!   Starting next week, I am changing feeds for itunes distribution. If it doesn’t change automatically, you can find the new feed at feeds.feedburner.whatchaswatchinpodcast or search itunes for “Whatcha Swatchin Podcast”, NOT just “Whatcha Swatchin”If you watch through the blog or Blip, nothing will change.

Whatcha Finish?Long Sands Cardigan- Malabrigo Mecha in Teal Feather, size 10.5 needles, alternating skeinsStriped scarf- Loop batt “Emily” and Valley Yarns Sheffield in Oatmeal, size 8 needlesWhatcha Makin?Stasis Pullover by Leila Raabe- Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Snowbound and Cast Iron, size 2, 3, and 4 needlesMethod for carrying floats in fair isle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajppfcE_HAAFingering Weight February:  fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15- tag your projects with “FingeringFeb”Whatcha get?Fibernymph Bounce in LeprechaunVesper in Love Story

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Whatcha Finish?Stasis Pullover by Leila Raabe- Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Snowbound and Cast Iron, size 2, 3, and 4 needles. Tubular bind offMethod for carrying floats in fair isle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajppfcE_HAAWhatcha Makin?Seaweed Socks by Lauren McMordie- String Theory Caper Sock in North HavenRomy cardigan by ANKESTRICK- Woolen Rabbit WW Kashmir in Birch BeerFingering Weight February:  fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15- tag your projects with “FingeringFeb”Whatcha get?Hazel Knits Entice MCN in Hoppy BlondeBlip/iTunes UPDATE!   Starting next week, I am changing feeds for itunes distribution. If it doesn’t change automatically, you can find the new feed at feeds.feedburner.whatchaswatchinpodcast or search itunes for “Whatcha Swatchin Podcast”, NOT just “Whatcha Swatchin”If you watch through the blog or Blip, nothing will change.

Whatcha Finish?September Morn by Thea Colman- tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needles. steam blocked- worked perfectly! mattress stitched about 2 inches around upper armWhatcha Makin?Long Sands Cardigan- Malabrigo Mecha in Teal Feather, size 10.5 needles, alternating skeinsStriped scarf- Loop batt “Emily” and Valley Yarns Sheffield in Oatmeal, size 8 needlesSpinningFibernymph BFL/Silk in Erin- two matching gradient skeins, 102 and 94 yards eachFiber Optic pencil roving- SW merino and silk, Vineyard colorway- 2 plyFingering Weight February:  fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15Woolen Rabbit Grace in Tiger Lily, WW Kashmir in Birch Beer and Grey Goosepackage from Molly- Homespun podcast and AHomespunHouse etsy shopPlucky primo worsted One Hit WonderDyakcraft Needlesno knead bread

Whatcha Finish?Thick and Quick Mittens by Christa Casebeer-  Pigeonroof Studios SW merino handspun in “Lydia”- spun quick and lofty, navajo plied. Front of cuff in stockinette, size 10 needlesSport weight stripy socks-  Fancy Pants Fiber Snazzy Sport, Miss Chanandler Bong colorway, 52 stitches on size 2sWhatcha Makin?September Morn by Thea Colman- tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needles- finished body!Rayas cowl- cast on 240 on size 7’s with Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Silver Fox and Flannel Pajamashandspun socks-Woolgatherings Polwarth/Silk navajo plied-   40 stitches, size 4 needles, short row heel Citron- handspun Loop batt in Black Cherry 100% merinoTeam SasquatchFingering Weight February:  fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15

Whatcha Finish?Barley hat out of handspun Merino/Bamboo single ply- Whatcha Makin?September Morn by Thea Colman- large cowl, size 37.25-  tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needlesRayas cowl- cast on 240 on size 7’s with Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Silver Fox and Flannel Pajamashandspun socks-Woolgatherings Polwarth/Silk navajo plied-   40 stitches, size 4 needles, short row heel with other end of the ball to maintain stripesSpinningGale’s Art BFL Swirl Fibernymph BFL/Silk in “Erin”

Whatcha Finish?2 more pairs of ballet flats for xmas giftsWhatcha Makin?September Morn by Thea Colman- large cowl, size 37.25-  tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needlesRayas cowl- cast on 240 on size 7’s with Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Silver Fox and Flannel PajamasNoro Striped Scarf for Kyle- size 7, Knit Picks Chroma worsted in Seaweed and Fossil- tubular cast on from KnittyBarley hat out of handspun Merino/Bamboo single ply- Judy’s Magic Tubular cast on, size 6 and 8 needles  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITM9Zodn-UkWhatcha Get?Jennie the Potter earringsgift certificates to Loopy Ewe, Woolen Rabbit, and Mr. Yarna look back at 2013:Became a shawl knitterfinished 38 projectsnot much knitting time, with wedding planning and dyeing businessfavorite FOs:  Beatnik, Rikke hat, Pendulum, Lady Marple  2014 Goals8 sweaters, including:WillametteSeptember Morn in tosh DKStasis in LoftLong Sands Cardigan in MechaOn the GrassTwylemfingering or sport weight cardiganinfinity scarf with Chaletfinish my Citronfinish the Loop scarfSpin more regularly!Finish spinning for a sweaterKnit 3 skeins of handspun

Whatcha Finish?Gray duffers- Patons Wool in Dark Grey mix and Dark Grey marlmy Duffers- WOTA Onyx Heather and Papaya HeatherGreg’s Duffers - WOTA Lava Heather and Pumice HeatherWindschief hats by Stephen West- Madelinetosh DK in GraphiteWhatcha Makin?Whatcha Get?KnitPicks Chroma worsted - Seaweed and Fossil, for a Noro Striped ScarfKnitPicks Andean Treasure in Fog for a hatAnother Crafty Girl Punky Brewster on Strong Sock from destash

Whatcha Finish?Tuesday Night Cowl by Susan Lawrence- 45 stitches on size 10.5 needles- Malabrigo chunky in Polar Morn, took 3 skeins, blocked in hot water Felted Duffers- Knit Picks WOTA in Brass Heather (75 g doubled) and Onyx Heather (90 g tripled). mods from basaltimum and Bruins duffers in WOTA Coal and Caution Rikke Hat- Manos de Uruguay Maxima in Ion colorway, size 5 and 8 needles. cast on 91 stitches flat, every 13th stitch is slippedWhatcha Makin?gray duffers- Patons Wool in Dark Grey mix and Dark Grey marlwill cast on Windschiefs soonWhatcha Get?Mr. Yarn had another sale…- 7 skeins Malabrigo Mecha in Teal Feather, for Long Sands Cardigan- Madtosh DK in Graphite for a man giftebay knitting needles - came two days late but seem fineTeaching was fun!

Whatcha Finish?Hiro by Julia Farwell Clay, out of Berroco Vintage in Fennel and Juniper, Mochi.  size 36, size 6, 7, and 8 needles. Ripped out 13 rows of the yoke after doing the wrong chartWhatcha Makin?frogged the Gaptastic Cowl and cast on the Tuesday Night Cowl by Susan Lawrence- cast on 45 stitches on size 10.5 needles, doing slightly smaller cablesRikke Hat- Manos de Uruguay Maxima in Ion colorway, size 5 and 8 needles. cast on 91 stitches flat, every 13th stitch is slippedswatched for September Morn- tosh DK in Celadon- feels cottony until washedWhatcha Get?Black Friday at Fibre Space:8 skeins Shelter in Thistle2 skeins Shelter in PlumeClassic Elite Mountaintop ChaletCephalopod Traveller in Petrified ForestSweet Fibre Merino Twist DK in FossilManos Maxima in IonWinter Berry LavisheaPatons yarn from Michaelsebay knitting needlesHomespun Podcast with Clare and Molly