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Mojo: Allena Baby sweater https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/little-coffee-bean-cardigan-2 Jessica: The weekender. Aka my order mission. https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/the-weekender Oats tincanknits https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/oats WIP’s: Allena Order mission- bella sweater https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/wonderful-wallaby-3 Slytherhug https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/slytherhugs-are-the-best Socks… https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/stripey-socks-for-carrying-around Jessica- Christmas hats… Here and here https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/barley-2https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/barley-2 https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/copycat-cc-beanie-3 https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/copycat-cc-beanie-2 Flax light Not really workign on -Trillian shawl https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/trillian You Spin me Right Round: Allena Spin for bella- ear […]
WIP’s: Allena Baby sweater https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/little-coffee-bean-cardigan-2 Order mission- bella sweater https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/wonderful-wallaby-3 Slytherhug https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/slytherhugs-are-the-best Socks… https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/stripey-socks-for-carrying-around Jessica- The weekender. Aka my order mission. https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/the-weekender Oats tincanknits https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/oats Trillian shawl https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/trillian You Spin me Right Round: Allena Spin Together is complete 3 skeins Jessica: FINISHED: 246 yds Alpaca /wool blend Jehovah Jireh https://www.ravelry.com/people/naturallyknitty/handspun/jehoca-jireh-woolmill—teal SIP: Turtlemade- heavy on the […]
Fast forward to :47 it’s a little crazy on the beginning. Planning Podcast NEWTS: Fall 2019 N.E.W.T. Timeline: August 22: Last day to propose a NEWT (Proposals that are not approved by August 31 will not be approved) September 1-30: 50% benchmark for 75 pts October 1-31: 75% benchmark for 125 pts November 1-30: 100% […]
Mojo: Allena Jessica -An Aran Sweater, January – (NEWT sweater!) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/an-aran-sweater-january Boneyard Shawl 2… https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/boneyard-shawl-2 Earbud cozies for Chloe WIP’s: Allena Handspun Sockshttps://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/handspun-socks SSC Baby Blanket https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/baby-ssc-blanket Cropped top https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/the-tangled-top Jessica- NOT- Couch cushion cozy – haven’t been working on it. https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/never-ending-blanket-square-2 You Spin me Right Round: Allena Finished OWL!! https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/hp-knitting-crochet-house-cup/3935622/976-1000#987 Jessica: FINISHED: Camp spin […]
Planning Podcast NEWTS: July 1-31: 100% final benchmark for 250 pts Owls: July 1st – 31st: Final OWL submissions are accepted. OOtP: Sunday July 21 (at the very, very end of the day): FAWKES Window closes The missions https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/hp-knitting-crochet-house-cup/3914101/1-25#8 Headmistress Challenge Each student worker may complete 5 of the craft projects in the closets that […]
Mojo: Allena Slingshot https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/slingshot Jessica – WIP’s: Allena Handspun Sockshttps://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/handspun-socks SSC Baby Blanket https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/baby-ssc-blanket Jessica- An Aran Sweater, January – (NEWT sweater!) finished the body and started the sleeves! https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/an-aran-sweater-january Couch cushion cozy https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/never-ending-blanket-square-2 Started a Boneyard shawl- https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/boneyard-shawl Need to-Weaving in some ends for sunshine blanket squares You Spin me Right Round: Allena Alchemy […]
Planning Podcast NEWTS: Spring 2019 N.E.W.T. Timeline: June 1-30: 75% benchmark for 125 pts July 1-31: 100% final benchmark for 250 pts Owls: June 1st – 30th: Midterm 50% submissions are accepted. July 1st – 31st: Final OWL submissions are accepted. OOtP: Sunday June 30 (at the very, very beginning of the day): FAWKES reports […]
Mojo: Allena Jessica – Couch cushion cozy https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/never-ending-blanket-square-2 Kia Socks- just need to kitchener! https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/kia-socks WIP’s: Allena Turn and Wave https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/turn–wave Slytherhug https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/ssc-slytherhug Jessica- An Aran Sweater, January – (NEWT sweater!) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/an-aran-sweater-january Weaving in some ends for sunshine blanket squares You Spin me Right Round: Allena Alchemy Owl https://www.ravelry.com/people/StarKnits/handspun/se2se-owl Southdown – 6 oz – done […]
Mojo: Allena – baby blanket https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/ssc-baby-blanket Jessica – WIP’s: Allena Turn and Wave https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/turn–wave Andy's vest… https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/the-professor-vest-2 Jessica- Kia Socks- just need to kitchener! https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/kia-socks An Aran Sweater, January – (NEWT sweater!) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/an-aran-sweater-january You Spin me Right Round: Allena Finished mashup https://www.ravelry.com/people/StarKnits/handspun/dark-ombre-mashup Jessica: Snerb Yarns Instagram https://www.instagram.com/snerbyarn/ NEWT- flicking Romney fleecce tips! https://www.ravelry.com/people/naturallyknitty/handspun/naturallyknitty-romney-fleece FINISHED: SIP~ […]
Mojo: Allena – Amaroo- crochet shawl for fairy tale knits https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/amaroo Jessica – WIP’s: Allena Turn and Wave https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/turn–wave Detention Owl Blue sweater https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/kram-cardi Socks https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/toe-up-socks-with-a-difference-4 25% order mission Brown Sweater https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/shalom-cardigan Jessica- Kia Socks https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/kia-socks You Spin me Right Round: Allena Fleece for days- all the breeds. Spinning mashup https://www.ravelry.com/people/StarKnits/handspun/dark-ombre-mashup Gwen erin and hipstrings […]
ADVANCED STUDIES: NEWTS: Winter 2019 N.E.W.T. Timeline: March 1-31: 100% final benchmark for 250 pts All requests for significant changes must be submitted by January 31, 2019. Owls: Timetable March 1st – 31st: Final OWL submissions are accepted. OOtP: March 3-24th FAWKES Returns! Headmistress Challenge Show us what you have learned in your Division over […]
Mastering the Knits S4E4: Ending February Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast! Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Last episode of series 4. Mentions the Bay Area Knitting Guild Yarn Crawl and her trip to Four Purls Yarn Store where she bought some Emma’s yarn and a pin from Shelli.can. Also talked about eating at Maryland Fried Chicken. Giveaway (4:06): January/February’s giveaway is a skein of the Fiber Seed. Winner announced in the episode! Promo Share (5:46): Unraveling Yarn Podcast. Master Status (7:21): Natalie talks about getting her feedback from her TKGA Master Hand Knitting Level 1 submission and explains what she plans to do to knock this out. In my hands (9:35): Natalie talks about knitting on the following: Against the grain socks by Kino Knits using some Twist Fiber Studios handspun I spun. This is part of the #lotsofsockskal hosted Paperdaisycreations. She mentions loving the Fish Kiss Lips Heel. The movie she mentions is Outlaw King. Masterpieces (13:19): Natalie shares her finished project and learning to brioche. Harlow Hat by Andrea Mowry using Miss Babs Yummy 2 ply in Franklin color and Unwind Yarn Company Journey Sock in Without a Paddle color inspired by the project bag made by The Project Bag. She mentions HPKCHC. Raise Your Hand (17:00): Natalie asks for some help organizing her stash. She mentions Marie Kondo and her show on Netflix. Comfort Zone (22:23): Natalie talks about A Discovery of Witches show streaming on Shudder. She mentions Matthew Goode. The All Souls trilogy and the fourth book Time’s Convert. She talks about checking out books on her Kindle Paperwhite from the library. She mentions reading Rising Strong by Brené Brown. Brené Brown’s Ted talk about Vulnerability. Thank you for joining us for series 4 episode 4 of Mastering the Knits. You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast. You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits
Mojo: Allena – Hearts for Pgh Handmade Hearts https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/heart-puff-necklace Jessica – Hat for Dawn WIP’s: Allena Amaroo- crochet shawl for fairy tale knits https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/amaroo Detention Owl Blue sweater https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/kram-cardi Socks https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/toe-up-socks-with-a-difference-4 Brown Sweater https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/shalom-cardigan Jessica- Kia Socks https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/kia-socks You Spin me Right Round: Allena Epic Mashup 3 on 6th bobbin https://www.ravelry.com/people/StarKnits/handspun/epic-mashup-3-2 Got some wool from […]
Planning Podcast NEWTS: FWinter 2019 N.E.W.T. Timeline: February 1-28: 75% benchmark for 125 pts March 1-31: 100% final benchmark for 250 pts All requests for significant changes must be submitted by January 31, 2019. Owls: Timetable February 1st – 28th: Midterm 50% submissions are accepted. March 1st – 31st: Final OWL submissions are accepted. OOtP: […]
Mojo: Jessica – Truban's hat- https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/basic-hat My slippers-https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/pocketbook-slippers-in-the-round Leah's slippers- https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/pocketbook-slippers-in-the-round-2 Allena- WIP’s: Allena Detention Owl Blue sweater https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/kram-cardi Socks https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/toe-up-socks-with-a-difference-4 Brown Sweater https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/shalom-cardigan Jessica- Chloe's slippers https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/pocketbook-slippers-in-the-round-3 You Spin me Right Round: Allena Spinning Light and Dark Mashup https://www.ravelry.com/people/StarKnits/handspun/light-and-dark-mashup New bobbins Jessica- Carding up Targhee wool! https://www.ravelry.com/people/naturallyknitty/handspun/alchemy-owl—2019 FINISHED NK- neon Fire – 370 yds […]
Planning Podcast: NEWTS: Winter 2019 N.E.W.T. Timeline: December 22: Last day to propose a NEWT (Proposals that are not approved by December 31 will not be approved) January 1-31: 50% benchmark for 75 pts February 1-28: 75% benchmark for 125 pts March 1-31: 100% final benchmark for 250 pts All requests for significant changes must […]
Mojo: Jessica – Christmas hats & cowls Allena- A cowl https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/drop-stitch-cowl-12 a hat https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/quick-stocking-hat WIP’s: Allena More cowls and hats Jessica- Hermione sweater- TIME OUT You Spin me Right Round: Allena Jessica- FINISHED SIP~ Mini turtlemade- NK rolags, clockwork angel- https://www.ravelry.com/people/naturallyknitty/handspun/naturallyknitty-clockwork-angel-rolags Standard turtlemade ~ Matchless- rolags for the #spin15december2018 Sidekick- Weaving Allena – FINISHED 8 […]
Mojo: Jessica -Chloe's mashup sweater https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/jailbird Allena- All the cowls, a hat and a scarf WIP’s: Allena Teacher Cowls and hats Jessica- Hermione sweater- TIME OUT You Spin me Right Round: Allena NEWT FINISHED!!! Jessica- FINISHED Schacht matchless- CHF – baby camel/silk -400yds SIP~ Mini turtlemade- NK rolags, clockwork angel- https://www.ravelry.com/people/naturallyknitty/handspun/naturallyknitty-clockwork-angel-rolags Standard turtlemade ~ Sidekick- […]
Works in progress Jenny Favorite Socks by Kristin Lehrer aka Voolenvine Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Fangtastic by Wendy Gaal Weezie Mysteries, She Wrote by Susanne Sommer Just Be You by Boo Knits Starting Point by Joji Locatelli Olilia by Hanna Maciejewska Windfall by Melissa Kemmerer Vanilla socks with Berroco Sox yarn Cait Vanilla is the New Black by Vanessa Fletcher Moderne Baby Blanket by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne with Baby Bee Sweet Delight Plotting & Scheming Jenny Kiddo hoodies Advent Scarf 2018 by Tricia Weatherston (aka zemy of Sock Madness fame) Windfall by Melissa Kemmerer, apparently Weezie ADVENT CALENDARS!!! (Lattes & Llamas, Jimmy Beans Wool, Joji Locatelli) Cait I got my Socktober mojo… in November Finish all the things Ta da!! Jenny Kiddo penguin hat First fangtastic sock! Cait TWO pairs of The World's Simplest Mittens by tincanknits Midori Socks test knit for LInda Lehman in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Olivia's Butterfly by Valerie Whitten Peppermint dishcloth Be a Deer C2C Afghan by Jess Coppom Magic Loop Teddy by Julie Tarsha Vanilla is the New Black by Vanessa Fletcher Revenge of the Knits Jenny Forgot my knitting for knit night (Borrowed Melisandre by Purrlescent) The great coffee debacle Weezie Holy yarn barf Batman x 2 Lace knitting likes to fall off the needles when you’re tackled by your partner (Mentioned Portwenn by Becky Greene, Cascade Heritage) Cait Started the Olivia Hat 3 or 4 times because gauge is a thing… Don't stop knitting in the middle of a row and stick it in a bag (Mentioned Hunter Hammersen) Oooh, Shiny! Weezie Time of the Doctor Scarf by Tess Campbell Verdigreen by Nim Teasdale We Love Winter! by Merja Ojanperä Kuku Penguin by Khuc cay Poppy Penguin Hat and Cocoon Set ~ Knit Version by Melody Rogers Gunter the Penguin Beanie by Shawna Snyder (Mentioned Goldberry Knits, Lucy Hague) Jenny All the Halloween patterns Hubble Bubble Double Trouble by Surfing Ducks Wicked Witch House Socks by Anna Schürmann Spider Socks by Terri Knight Nimruse's version of Rock the Lobster by yellowcosmo All the Christmas patterns DrewJacobs83's version of Guthrie by Caitlin Hunter Amrai's version of Dancing Butterflies by Carfield Ma (Mentioned Looped Yarn Works in DC, HPKCHC, Super Sock Scarefest group, Pompom Quarterly Issue 26) Fluff n Stuff Weezie I’VE BEEN SPINNING! Frabjous Fibers Six Sheep Sampler Cait Angora blend singles to match someone else’s spinning (Mentioned Spin the Bin) Jenny Silk blend (Mentioned the Electric Eel Wheel Mini, Hansen Minispinner, Electric Eel Wheel Mini 2 Kickstarter) In the Deep End Events/News none at the moment... we'll get back to you on that!
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Mojo: Jessica – Teacher gifts- simple cowl on 15s and using chunky yarn. Chloe's mashup sweater: starting the hood! https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/jailbird Pink elephant for Gwen https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/gwens-pink-elephant Teacher hat Allena- Mittens https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/malabrigo-mittens Joining a Slytherhug https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/joining-a-slytherhug WIP’s: Allena Brown and Tweedy https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/shalom-cardigan Hermione Cardigan https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/of-hallows-and-horcruxes Jessica- Hermione sweater my NEWT!!! https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/hp-knitting-crochet-house-cup/3812184/76-100#89 You Spin me Right Round: Allena […]
Mojo: Jessica – Hat Bike helmet ear warmers Mini octpus Mini whale Owl stuffie for Gabi https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/gabis-owl Joined the blanket Allena- Squares 3: 2 turned in together https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/12-inch-squares-2 one by itself https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/suzannes-frasera-mandala WIP’s: Allena Mittens https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/malabrigo-mittens Joining a Slytherhug https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/joining-a-slytherhug Jessica- Chloe's mashup sweater: starting the hood! https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/jailbird my NEWT!!! https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/hp-knitting-crochet-house-cup/3812184/76-100#89 You Spin me Right […]
Planning Podcast NEWTS: Fall, 2018 N.E.W.T. Timeline: Oct. 1-31: 75% benchmark for 125 pts Nov. 1-30: 100% final benchmark for 250 pts All requests for significant changes must be submitted by Sept. 30, 2018. Owls: Timetable October 1st – 31st: Midterm 50% submissions are accepted. November 1st – 30th: Final OWL submissions are accepted. OOtP: […]
Planning Podcast: NEWTS: Fall, 2018 N.E.W.T. Timeline: Sept. 1-30: 50% benchmark for 75 pts Oct. 1-31: 75% benchmark for 125 pts Nov. 1-30: 100% final benchmark for 250 pts All requests for significant changes must be submitted by Sept. 30, 2018. Owls: Timetable September 1st – 22nd: OWL proposals may be submitted. OWLs may […]
WIP’s: Allena Trillian https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/trillian Socks that never end https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/toe-up-socks-with-a-difference-4 Jessica- Chloe's mashup sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/naturallyknitty/jailbird my NEWT!!! https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/hp-knitting-crochet-house-cup/3812184/76-100#89 You Spin me Right Round: Allena NEWT Blended SV fiber and have started spinning. Plied a 3rd bobbin of my epic mashup need to wind off https://www.ravelry.com/people/StarKnits/handspun/epic-mashup-3-2 Jessica- FINISHED NK backyard pools- single- https://www.ravelry.com/people/naturallyknitty/handspun/nk-backyard-pools NK October Skies – […]
Mojo: Jessica – A few bunny nuggets WIP’s: Allena Trillian https://www.ravelry.com/projects/StarKnits/trillian Jessica- BSJ- proposed a NEWT https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/hp-knitting-crochet-house-cup/3812184/76-100#89 You Spin me Right Round: Allena Tour De Fleece= Epic Mashup 3 https://www.ravelry.com/people/StarKnits/handspun/epic-mashup-3-2 Spins for class Crepe https://www.ravelry.com/people/StarKnits/handspun/crepe-spun Cable https://www.ravelry.com/people/StarKnits/handspun/cable-ply 27 ply https://www.ravelry.com/people/StarKnits/handspun/27-ply Pondering NEWT… well planning it actually Jessica- Tour de Fleece! My favorite! FINISHED Chloe's mashup- […]
Planning Podcast: New announcement https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/hp-knitting-crochet-house-cup/3727989/1-25#21 Newts: Spring, 2018 N.E.W.T. Timeline: July 1-31: 100% final benchmark for 250 pts All requests for significant changes must be submitted by May 31, 2018. Owls: July 1st – 31st: Final OWL submissions are accepted. OOtP: Spring 2018 Schedule July 1-22 Missions return Quidditch: Arithmancy Welcome students,This […]
Whew! What a knitting year folks. Let's talk a little about a couple of challenges I am working through on WIPS and then look back at whether my planification and how that went. I also tallied up how much I started and finished. Whoa! Then a philosophical discussion on what stash means to me, my habits and what, if anything needs to change. Finally a quick review of my experience with the HPKCHC :) Enjoy Show notes at www.saltyjoknits.com
Natalie knits on some socks while she watches the girls swim. This week’s episode is brought you you by… Stash-A Place For Yarn is located on The 600 Block in the Central Arts District of downtown St Pete. Stash is nestled among an eclectic array of boutiques, restaurants and art galleries. It is the place for luxury yarns, classes and connecting with other fiber lovers. Paty Lyon’s will be teaching several classes in Dec. Check out the website at stashstpete.com. Main Street Gallery is a local art and craft studio and offers a variety of services for individuals and businesses including custom screen printing, vinyl decals, graphic design, t shirts, custom artwork, murals and much more. Main Street Gallery carries products from local artists and crafters including hand knitted items and cigar box guitars. This week’s segments include Master Status, Master Plan, In our Hands, Masterpieces, Craft with Us, Study Hall, Simply Selfie, and Comfort Zone. Master Status (2:31): Alicia knit swatch 10 and learned how to decrease on the wrong side. She blocked all swatches she has knit thus far. Natalie finished a couple more swatches. She has 2 more to do now and the mitten. She also picked up some books from the library to prep for the written report and research. Master Plan (5:11): Natalie is going to get started on the questions and essay. She is also going to work on her last 2 swatches. Alicia plans to continue Swatches Alicia is moving along on socks knit with Mint Rain sock yarn in Rainbow In our hands (7:56): Alicia: Sock Recipe: A Good Plain Sock by Stephanie Pearl McPhee in Twist Sock from Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns in Rainbow colorway. 80% merino, 20% Nylon Natalie: Top down sock using the fish lips kiss heel in Mint Rain Hand Dyed Self Striping Twist Sock in her Great Pumpkin colorway. Crackerjack by Stacey Simpson Duke using Knitpicks Swish DK in White, Honey, Dusk, Twilight. Uncle's Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Amethyst Heather. Spinning for Charms OWL for the HPKCHC that is going to be about 900 yards of a 2 ply laceweight. Alicia finally has a picture of her Harvest Cardigan by Tin Can Knits Master Pieces (22:46): Alicia: Sock Recipe: A Good Plain Sock by Stephanie Pearl McPhee using Knit Picks Stroll in Dill Heather Colorway incorporating the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist. Natalie: Bristol Hat by Amy Christoffers using Knitpicks Capretta in the Caviar colorway. Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure in Patons Kroy Sock in the Fiesta Jacquard colorway. Craft with Us (26:30): ElvesWorkshopalong: A craft along where we are encouraging our listeners to start crafting early for the holidays so they can relax and enjoy the season. To view details about how to enter, visit the thread on ravelry here. Please check out and support these sponsors who have been gracious enough to donate to our Elvesworkshopalong. Please see Masteringtheknitspodcast.com for list of sponsors. Coupon Codes: Rainstorm Studios Etsy - Closed Sept 3rd through Sept 8th and will open with a new update. Use code: ELVES2015 for 15% off through November 30, 2015 Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns: ELVESWORKSHOP 15% until nov Sew for Ewe on etsy masteringtheknits15 for 10% off to run from sept 1- nov 30th Erin.lane bagsELVES15. FOR 15% the entire shop KnittyKittybags on Etsy elves2015. 20% and active until 12/1/2015. Stash-A Place for Yarn: FiberSeed10. 2 10$ giftcards New one this week: KnittingDaddy has donated a copy of his pattern Scrappy Sock yarn Preemie Hat as well as some Fiberseed seedlings to make it. He is also currently hosting a KAL in his ravelry group and can find a link to it in the shownotes page. (Details...Dates of KAL: October 1, 2015 - November 17, 2015 -- any hat finished during this window is eligible. What to knit: the Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat , in any size, with any yarn, incorporating any modifications. Post a picture of your hat in the FO thread. Each finished hat can be a separate post. So the more hats you knit, the better chances you have of winning a prize. Tag your Ravelry projects and social media posts (Instagram, Twitter, etc.) with the #ScrappyPreemieHatKAL hashtag. Study Hall (29:14): Natalie is teaching a toe up afterthought heel sock class this weekend at Stash a place for yarn. Alicia will be teaching a beginner Knitting October 20th and October 27th at Toronto Public Library. 6-8pm. Simply Selfie (30:27): Alicia talks about her new finished space. Natalie talk about things at work and doing little things around the house. She has been enjoying soccer with Carmen and the girls have been swimming in their little pool. She talks about hanging out with her local knitting friends and visiting Criativity, a semi local yarn store. Comfort zone (45:48): Alicia talks about the joys of a friend’s first hat. Check her out aelemasters2 on ravelry, comment on her project to keep her going! Natalie has been running!! Way to go Natalie. Thank you for joining us for episode 21 of Mastering the Knits. We’d like to thank our sponsors Stash a place for Yarn and Main Street Gallery and also all our SantaSponsors who have donated to the ElvesWorkshopalong. You can find shownotes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast. You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast and Instragram as Mastering_the_knits_podcast. Alicia is knottyknitter17 on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram. Natalie can be found as barknknit on twitter, Instagram, and ravelry. Check out this episode!
Mastering the Knits Episode #20: The Kindness of Knitters Natalie spun a little on a spindle from a 3D printer! This episode is sponsored by Main Street Gallery. Main Street Gallery is a local art and craft studio and offers a variety of services for individuals and businesses including custom screen printing, vinyl decals, graphic design, t shirts, custom artwork, murals and much more. Main Street Gallery carries products from local artists and crafters including hand knitted items and cigar box guitars. Master Status (2:08) Natalie and Alicia discuss their TKGAMaster Knitter Program Level 1 progress. Natalie talks about meeting Jennifer of Daizie Knits at the Into the Wool Retreat and being super inspired and sharing her inspiration with Alicia. We are both using Patons Classic Wool Worsted. Master Plan (8:40) Alicia talks about her new plan to put time towards the program before any other knitting. Natalie says she plans to finish the swatches before next episode and picking up up books from the library for the essay. Craft with Us (11:09) ElvesWorkshopalong: We already have 5 finished objects submitted to the thread and as a bonus we gifted the first submission Joseybug a pattern of her choice. She turned in a Barley hat by Tin Can Knits, which she made for her cousin’s child. To view details about how to enter, visit the thread on ravelry here. Please check out and support these sponsors who have been gracious enough to donate to our Elvesworkshopalong. Coupon Codes: Rainstorm Studios Etsy - Closed Sept 3rd through Sept 8th and will open with a new update. Use code: ELVES2015 for 15% off through November 30, 2015 Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns: ELVESWORKSHOP 15% until nov Sew for Ewe on etsy masteringtheknits15 for 10% off to run from sept 1- nov 30th Erin.lane bagsELVES15. FOR 15% the entire shop KnittyKittybags on Etsy elves2015. 20% and active until 12/1/2015. Stash-A Place for Yarn: FiberSeed10. 2 10$ giftcards Lish cast on a sock at a wedding! In our hands(16:53) Alicia is working on a pair of socks using Knit PicksStroll in Dill Heather Colorway. Natalie is working on the following: Crackerjack cowl by Stacey Simpson Duke using Knitpicks Swish DK in White, Honey, Dusk, Twilight. We mentioned Knittydaddy’s Crackerjack scarf. Uncle's Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Amethyst Heather. Bristol Hat by Amy Christoffers using Knitpicks Capretta in the Caviar colorway. Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure in Patons Kroy Sock in the Fiesta Jacquard colorway. Started spinning my Charms OWL for the HPKCHC that is going to be about 900 yards of a 2 ply laceweight. Masterpieces (28:06) Alicia finished anotherWee Hats by Kym HretzPatons Kroy Socks Green Striped Ragg. Natalie finished a wee 10 yard skein of 2 ply handspun that I used to test drive a MadHatterIdeas 3D printed spindle lent to me by Jennifer of Daizie Knits. Study Hall (32:09) Natalie will be teaching a sock knitting class at Stash - A Place for Yarn on Oct 10th at 9 am. Taught an impromptu class with Kristin the other night since she had more students that she normally plans. Alicia will have a new fall schedule of classes in the next week. If you are in the area, Like the Main Street Gallery Toronto Ohio Facebook page and to stay in the loop of classes! Simply Selfie (34:18) Alicia had a wedding and is getting organized. Going to be moving living room to the basement soon. Keeping it short because I want to hear all about the Into the wool retreat. Natalie talks about getting back into work and Carmen starting soccer. Natalie’s view from Into the Wool. On the Road (36:17) Natalie talks about her trip to Into the Wool Retreat Sept 3-6th in Crossville, TN hosted by Dana of Unwind Yarn company and Just One More Row podcast, Daniela and Allie of the Caffeinated Knitting podcast , Fru from the Sassypantsknitter Podcast. Met so many lovely people, had a fabulous time. She mentioned her purchases from MarigoldJen. Came home with a LOT of yarn! Natalie mentions visiting Bliss Yarn Shop, where she picked up some MissBabs and Haus of Yarns with Beth aka LikesPudding. Comfort zone (48:49) Alicia discusses further the amazingly generous and helpful knitters. Lise Glas from the Addicted to Sock Knitting Group on Facebook. Natalie squeals over her my new china cabinet. Thank you for joining us for episode 20 of Mastering the Knits.We’d like to thank our sponsor Main Street Gallery and those donating to the ElvesWorkshopalong. You can find shownotes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast. You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast. Alicia is knottyknitter17 on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram. Natalie can be found as barknknit on twitter, Instagram, and ravelry.