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News: Emily will be vending at the Witches Ball at the Art Sanctuary in Louisville on 9/3 from 6pm till Midnight https://www.art-sanctuary.org/event/witches-ball-presented-by-ravens-roost-boutique-and-pale-moon-tattoo/ - Lauren's yarn will be featured at Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl which is from 9/15- 9/18 FO: Lauren -Mosaic Crochet large zippered project bag using Knit Picks Palette (video tutorial available for patrons!) - Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. Merry Go Round Life colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base Emily - A beautiful skein of handspun DK made from a batt composed of Malabrigo Nube and fluff from Emily's angora bunny, Oswald. WIPS: Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia - Mount Pleasant crop top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in light grey-purple Knit Picks Capretta Lauren - Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. Merry Go Round Life colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base (another one!) - Avatar Colorwork Design using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways Acquisitions: Emily acquired many treasures on her trip to Seattle Yarn: The Tea Cozy - https://teacozyyarn.com/ - tote bag with the shop's adorable logo - a sweater quantity of Hedge Hog Fiber's DK tweed - natural colored Falkland base with bright colored production scrap tweedy bits - Sugarplum Circus, Aran weight, Midnight Monsoon colorway https://sugarplumcircus.com/ MJ Yarns - https://shop.mjyarns.com/ - Merino Squish Bulky base, NaCl Colorway - Kuan Yin worsted base, Corundum colorway Urban Craft Uprising - Little Woman Goods, Boo-Bee enamel pin https://www.littlewomangoods.com/ - Luminary Labs, Saturn Candle https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuminaryLabs - Shishido Creative, enamel pins including a Tanuki and Calcifer https://www.shishidocreative.com/ - Crinkle Crow Studio, cauldron metal pin https://www.crinklecrowstudio.com/ - Nature's Twist, Agate mountain necklace with moonstone https://shopnaturestwist.com/ - Graphic Anthology, various greeting cards for all occasions https://graphicanthology.com/ - Mrs. Robinson's Affair, a malachite necklace for a friend and a moonstone necklace for herself https://www.mrsrobinsonsaffair.com/ - It's Cathy Wu, egg tart enamel pin https://www.etsy.com/shop/itscathywu - Glassy Rock Arts, stained glass window hanging with leaves and agate https://glassyrockarts.com/ Push/Pull Art Supplies - https://www.pushpullseattle.com/ - Beam paint stones, assorted colors https://www.beampaints.com/ - Landscape orientation sketchbook by Talens Art Creation Kinokuniya Bookstore - https://usa.kinokuniya.com/ - Gigi crystal mini puzzle - Silicone cat pencil case and assorted pens to go in it - mini narwhal plushie - Palette Perfect for Graphic Designers and Illustrators by Sara Caldas https://bookshop.org/books/palette-perfect-for-graphic-designers-and-illustrators-colour-combinations-meanings-and-cultural-references/9788417412944 - Japanese Stitches Unraveled by Wendy Bernard https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/japanese-stitches-unraveled_9781419729065/ Marnin Saylor - https://www.marninsaylor.com/ - two small handmade plush donut cats - vinyl donut cat toy - peach colored donut cat sweatshirt - honey bun enamel pin Occult Corner: Rock talk continues with a brief discussion of Obsidian, which humans have valued for both its usefulness and beauty since the Neolithic Era! Self Promotion: There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily's art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
News: Emily will be vending at the virtual market Darksome Art and Craft Market from Friday 7/29 to Sunday 7/31, she will also be having an instagram live on Sunday 7/31 at 4pm Eastern with another spooky maker. Get 10% off Emily's goodies with code DARKSOME the weekend of the event! https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/ Emily will be vending at the Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle, WA on Sunday 8/7 https://urbancraftuprising.com/ucu/ FO: Lauren - Mosaic Crochet throw pillow cover in worsted weight scraps, mostly commercial acrylic yarns Arts - Mosaic Crochet small zippered project bag in Knit Picks Palette (video tutorial forthcoming for patrons!) Emily - Massive 13 oz magic cake for feeding her massive granny stripe blanket - A secret design project that will debut in the fall! WIPS: Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia - Mount Pleasant crop top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in light grey-purple Knit Picks Capretta Lauren - Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. Merry Go Round Life colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base - Mosaic Crochet large zippered project bag using Knit Picks Palette Acquisitions: Lauren - Golden oyster mushroom kit from Tahoe Mushroom Company https://tahoemushroomcompany.com/ Emily - Kit-tea pin from Moo Moo Lane https://www.etsy.com/shop/MOOMOOLANE Occult Corner: We're continuing our series on Astrology with a jump into Leo season. We talk personality types, lion myths, and famous Leos! Self Promotion: The Luthien Socks pattern is available to purchase through Ravelry or Payhip! Lauren will be having a Rohan themed update on 8/7 at 9am PST, featuring two different self striping colorways for *the* original sword swinging bad bitch: Eowyn and one for Eomer plus lots of coordinating colorways https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe Deathly Cute merch is now available on Emily's website for anyone who missed out on the kickstarter Emily will also be vending at the virtual market Darksome Art and Craft Market from Friday 7/29 to Sunday 7/31, she will also be having an instagram live on Sunday 7/31 at 4pm Eastern with another spooky maker. Get 10% off Emily's goodies with code DARKSOME the weekend of the event! https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/ Emily will be vending at the Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle, WA on Sunday 8/7 https://urbancraftuprising.com/ucu/ There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily's art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 226 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Dotted Rays Pattern: Dotted Rays by Stephen West (Knitting pattern available on Ravelry for 6 Euros ~$7 US. Also available on Gumroad.) Yarn: Knit Picks Capretta Superwash in the Sagebrush colorway, Knit Picks Palette in Wonderland Heather, Opal Heather, Caribbean, Seafaring, Spruce. Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) My Ravelry Project Page Pink Moon Sweater Pattern: Pink Moon by This.Bird.Knits. $8 US Pattern available on Ravelry and on the This.Bird.Knits Site. Needles: US 5 & 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm) Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill unknown (gray)- Rhinebeck 2019 Lisa Daschinger Wools (mustard)- Farm Fiber Day's Russell's Market January 2020 mur yarn merino cashmere fingering (pink)- Barcelona 2019 Rowan Alpaca Classic (pink) Staci's Stitches- LYS Marroon- Handspun Ravelry Project Page The sleeves were too long so I ripped back after the cuff, then did the kitchener stitch in the round to reattach to the sleeve. Check out this video I used to learn how to do the Kitchener Stitch in the Round Vlog January 29 & 30th – shared a little bit of the process. Fear Less Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Sock in the Knit & Stitch Colorway My Ravelry Project Page Story about the yarn: Shortly after my cousin Gayle listened to E222 that I recorded with mom where we talked about her cancer diagnosis, she was out running an errand and the only parking spot she could find was directly in front of a yarn shop. She took it as a sign and asked for something local that would be good for socks. Knit & Stitch Boutique in Cocoa Village, FL I stitched Fear & Less just before the toes on each sock using stranded color work and a basic chart I made in Excel. Boujee New Years Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Yarnable by Hypnotic Yarn in the Boujee New Year Colorway (January 2022 Subscription Box colorway) My Ravelry Project Page Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Ball Band Cozy Pattern: Ball Band by Jennifer Lassonde (free crochet pattern on Ravelry & LoveCrafts). Yarn: Aqua- Lion Brand re-up. Green- other kitchen cotton of unknown origin Hook: My Ravelry Project Page Citrus Hat Pattern: Citrus Hat by Laura Treadway (free knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Zen Colorway Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 6 (4.0 mm) Size: Adult small which is 96 sts. 20″ circumference but I know from experience this cast on count should work. 2×2 rib then a 6×2 rib Stripes- blues, greens, grays. My Ravelry Project Page Gift for my brother's 40th birthday! Heart Garland Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs (free crochet pattern available on this blog) Hook: G (4.0 mm) Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Brewski Worsted Gift for my friend Liz. Mom's Card Heart Garland Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs (free crochet pattern available on this blog) Hook: G (4.0 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted & other worsted weight acrylic yarn from stash- blues, greens, yellows, white and silver. My Ravelry Project Page Gift for Mom for all of the cards she's received recently. February Yarnable Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Raspberry Creme Colorway (February Yarnable Subscription Box colorway) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) My Ravelry Project Page Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Garret's Nana Blanket My Ravelry Project Page Fixing Garret's Nana blanket. I shared more on a blog post on my Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Caribbean Blue Handspun Cowl- frogged Yarn: Handpun made with Merino Fiber from Beesy Bee Fibers on Etsy in Caribbean Hues Colorway. 5 colors greens/blues. 3 ply yarn Needles: US 7 (4.5) Pattern: None- playing around with stitch pattern for potential design. didn't love it. My Ravelry Project Page Mr. Fezziwig Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Corriedale Sock in the Mr. Fezziwig Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) My Ravelry Project Page Click here for Wiki page on Mr. Fezziwig from A Christmas Carol Finished first sock! Brainstorming Check out this video from Ysolda on Instagram. It shows how you don't need to start with a slip knot to start a long-tail cast on and how that can help you avoid that extra little bump of fabric that slip knot creates. Mind blown! Millie's birthday gifts. Tip: Warm water and white vinegar worked perfectly to get slime off a commercial stuffed animal. It removed the thick, crusted on slime from her handmade but still left a bit of a pink color cast on them. From the Armchair The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Knitting in Passing Kris legwarmer sock. It fits. Now that I know that, I can make second. Knitting at local brewery turned into a conversation! Finished up my Ice Time Hat Class. I visited Staci's Stitches for the Hypnotic Yarn trunk show last weekend. KAL News Pigskin Party '21: The Pigskin Party is officially over. Thank you to all of you who made it such a huge success! I will announce all of the rest of the winners on Episode 227 at the end of February! Contest, News & Notes Vlog– Vlog January 29 & 30th February Yarnable Unboxing Video. On a Happy Note We got about 2 feet of snow in 1 storm during the last weekend in January Decorating my very boring laptop shell with stickers Netflix Series: The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window Mom's birthday. Sleepover. Spa day. Shopping lunch. Dinner. Presents every couple hours. So much fun! Some good news at mom's recent appointment with her Oncologist. My brother Jeff's birthday fun at Dave and Busters. Rachel kindly sent me a gift card to try out Silk and Sonder monthly journal. Wordle– I'm enjoying it! Are you? Quote of the Week “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.”~ Albert Pike Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 225 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Click here. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Crafty Adventures In My Travels KAL News Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Winter Carnival Hat Pattern: Winter Carnival Hat by Margaret Stauffacher Yarn: Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK in Genie (multicolored), Pachamama's Alpacas Trixie & Preston Sport (natural), Spunky Eclectic Victoria (100% Polworth) in Sky (Blue) & Ginko (Green) Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 5 (3.75 mm) Size: Adult Medium My Ravelry Project Page Costume Party Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Sock in the Costume Party Colorway (75% SW Merino/25% nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page Plied 2 skeins of yarn: Three Waters Fiber- Forested Hills Colorway- 4 ozs. Split into 3rds but didn't weigh anything. Rhapsody Fiber Arts- 2oz 50% Angora/50% merino no colorway Washed it but I still need to measure, weight etc. Check out my Ravelry Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mr. Fezziwig Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Corriedale Sock in the Mr. Fezziwig Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) My Ravelry Project Page Click here for Wiki page on Mr. Fezziwig from A Christmas Carol Finished the first sock Emma's Yarn Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Sock in the Knit & Stitch Colorway from Knit & Stitch Boutique in Cocoa Village, FL My Ravelry Project Page Boujee New Years Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Yarnable by Hypnotic Yarn in the Boujee New Year Colorway (January 2022 Subscription Box colorway) My Ravelry Project Page Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Dotted Rays Pattern: Dotted Rays by Stephen West (Knitting pattern available on Ravelry for 6 Euros ~$7 US. Also available on Gumroad.) Yarn: Knit Picks Capretta Superwash in the Sagebrush colorway, Knit Picks Palette in Wonderland Heather, Opal Heather, Caribbean, Seafaring, Spruce. Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) My Ravelry Project Page 2022 Fun with Fiber Kingdom Fleece & Fiber Works 100% Tunis Pete's Fleece (light blues, dark blues and whites) Liz from Kingdom Fleece & Fiber Works very kindly sent this braid, and a few others, for me to try out. Check them out on Facebook 1 bobbin full. Started second. Check out my Ravelry Project Page From the Armchair In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Makers Gonna Sell Podcast Cheryl Ham of Hypnotic Yarn and Nicki Avery of Avery Lane Creations. Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Crafty Adventures Taught Millie how to make pom poms to make them into little doggies. She didn't finish but we got the basics of 2 pom poms done. Knitting in Passing I lost my new ski hat in NH but thankfully was able to find it. Riley got her sweater project back and knit on that during sleepover at my parents and then on our ski trip. Millie brought her cowl and knit a bit in the car… and then per usual got car sick. Millie wore a granny square jacket mom made for me when I was little, out to dinner the other night! It looks super cute on her. My friend Laura sends me photos of her feet, warm and cute in her handknit socks which makes me so happy! Now my friend Megg has started doing that too. It's a fun little game. Check out my Reel. Use the Hashtag. Share your knits. Encourage your loved ones to play along too! #knitgiftwearshare I picked up a bottle of wine for big storm this weekend and received a nice compliment on my Felici Hat. Aran weight slouchy hat I knit out of Duck Duck Wool in the Summer Sidewalk Colorway. Click here for my Ravelry Project Page. In My Travels Tune in to hear a story of our ski trip to Loon Mountain in New Hampshire. PSA: Please wear a helmet! Patrons, check out the Patreon feed for a video vlog from that weekend! KAL News Pigskin Party '21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21 Important Links: Official Rules (Google Doc) Register to Play! (Google Form) Points Tally Form (Google Form) Sponsor List (Google Doc) Questions: Ask in the Ravelry Thread or email Jen (downcellarstudio @ gmail.com) Prizes- see details in this Ravelry Thread Coupon Codes: find details in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon) Pro Shop Sponsor Exclusive Items: find details as they're posted in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon) Use the Points Tally form for official entry but celebrate with everyone in the End Zone Dance Ravelry Thread and using #DCSPigskinEndZoneDance Check out your standings (and others') on the Players Stats Sheet (Google Sheet) Fumble your entry on the Points Tally form? Use this Support Form (Google Form) Pre-Game Chatter on Ravelry can be found in this Thread. Tune in to hear if you're a December Participation Winner Life in Focus Tune in to hear an update on my Goals for 2022 and my 22 for 2022 list. On a Happy Note Encanto on Disney Plus. Riley made us a popcorn/candy bar! Liz & Millie playing guitars I got to see Millie's last session of gymnastics for the season. Meeting up with my friend Melissa and her daughter for lunch. We bought a book called “Mom Tell Me Your Stories” from Savers. It's a book where you can document answers to questions about your Mom's life. Riley and Millie are into it. We spent an hour Sunday morning asking Mom questions. Dan bought me a cool new contraption so I can make hot coffee when we go camping. Dan surprising me with dinner one night and lunch another day when my week was really hectic. Not so great- Millie & Mom getting Covid. Happy note- Mom was chosen in the lottery to get monoclonal antibody infusion! Snow is coming! Quote of the Week “The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small, manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” —Mark Twain Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 224 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Click here for full show notes & photos on my website. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming KAL News Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Perry's Vase Cozy Pattern: none Yarn: Lily Sugar n' Cream (teal color) Hook: 4.5 mm My Ravelry Project Page Ripped back and repaired toe of Mom's Patons Kroy Deep End Socks. Click here for my Ravelry Project Page. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins 2022 Fun with Fiber Kingdom Fleece & Fiber Works 100% Tunis Pete's Fleece (light blues, dark blues and whites) Check them out on Facebook 1 bobbin nearly full. Check out my Ravelry Project Page I shared information from the Livestock Conservancy & from Northwest Yarns. Citrus Hat Pattern: Citrus Hat by Laura Treadway (free knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Zen Colorway Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 6 (4.0 mm) Size: Adult small which is 96 sts. 20″ circumference but I know from experience this cast on count should work. My Ravelry Project Page Dotted Rays Pattern: Dotted Rays by Stephen West (Knitting pattern available on Ravelry for 6 Euros ~$7 US. Also available on Gumroad.) Yarn: Knit Picks Capretta Superwash in the Sagebrush colorway, Knit Picks Palette in Wonderland Heather, Opal Heather, Caribbean, Seafaring, Spruce. Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) My Ravelry Project Page Winter Carnival Hat Pattern: Winter Carnival Hat by Margaret Stauffacher Yarn: Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK in Genie (multicolored), Pachamama's Alpacas Trixie & Preston Sport (natural), Spunky Eclectic Victoria (100% Polworth) in Sky (Blue) & Ginko (Green) Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 5 (3.75 mm) Size: Adult Medium My Ravelry Project Page Emma's Yarn Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Sock in the Knit & Stitch Colorway My Ravelry Project Page Knit & Stitch Boutique in Cocoa Village, FL Bayou Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Bayou Colorway My Ravelry Project Page New Years Eve cast on based on ones you all selected on Instagram Want to try Knit Picks? Please consider using my Knit Picks Affiliate Link Mr. Fezziwig Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Corriedale Sock in the Mr. Fezziwig Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) My Ravelry Project Page Click here for Wiki page on Mr. Fezziwig from A Christmas Carol Brainstorming Pink Moon Sweater Pattern: Pink Moon by This.Bird.Knits. $8 US Pattern available on Ravelry and on the This.Bird.Knits Site. Needles: US 5 & 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm) Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill unknown (gray)- Rhinebeck 2019 Lisa Daschinger Wools (mustard)- Farm Fiber Day's Russell's Market January 2020 mur yarn merino cashmere fingering (pink)- Barcelona 2019 Rowan Alpaca Classic (pink) Staci's Stitches- LYS Marroon- Handspun Ravelry Project Page Finished before the last episode. Blocked it again and the sleeves are too long. I am going to wash and block again, but there's a 95% chance I'll be ripping back the sleeves by a good 4-5 inches. KAL News Pigskin Party '21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21 Important Links: Official Rules (Google Doc) Register to Play! (Google Form) Points Tally Form (Google Form) Sponsor List (Google Doc) Questions: Ask in the Ravelry Thread or email Jen (downcellarstudio @ gmail.com) Prizes- see details in this Ravelry Thread Coupon Codes: find details in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon) Pro Shop Sponsor Exclusive Items: find details as they're posted in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon) Use the Points Tally form for official entry but celebrate with everyone in the End Zone Dance Ravelry Thread and using#DCSPigskinEndZoneDance Check out your standings (and others') on the Players Stats Sheet (Google Sheet) Fumble your entry on the Points Tally form? Use this Support Form (Google Form) Pre-Game Chatter on Ravelry can be found in this Thread. Updates for this episode: December Interception Winner: Congrats to sarahkatsq for Post #10. Thanks to Natalie for hosting the Cozy Up Interception No Interception in January Monthly Scavenger Hunt (January clues have been posted): Figure out these fun clues and earn points each month. Check out this Ravelry Thread or this Google Doc. KAL ends on February 14, 2022 Life in Focus Word of the Year: Pause Pause: take a time out. Breathe. Relax. Be present. Pause: put obligations that you may no otherwise, on hold and reprioritize. Pause: savor the moment. Cherish it. Freeze time if only for a second. Pause: I want the cancer to pause. To stop, if only for awhile, to give us some more time. I know it won't be forever but I am putting energy into this pause. Pause: a period or time free from engagement Pause: take a breather Pause: take five Pause- and connect. connect my feelings. connect with others. Primary Goals: Move your body 4 days a week. Any movement for 15 minutes or more counts. Say Yes to time spent with Mom. Call often. Visit once a week, more if possible. Say yes to things that involve her unless it's interferes with my own mental health or need for rest. Journal about each day of this year. I can write about things a day or two later if need be, but I do want to keep a record. I do want to pause and reflect on things are they happen this year. 22 for 2022 List Check out this episode of Happier with Gretchen Rubin to hear more about this project. Go Skiing (from 2021) Knit a garment out of handspun (from 2021) Spend at least two hours learning something new (on my own, in a class, YouTube videos etc) Read 22 novels Go to an art museum Buy something a little extravagant Meet with financial planner about new investments. Do at least 1 yoga video per month Kayak at one new place Create the collage wall in my studio Visit Eme at school Try out the new trail on Grove Street 2nd Annual Nora Ephron Movies Day Purge & declutter the secretary Plan and go on at least 1 date with Dan that involves going at least 1 place we don't “normally” go Take a vacation/staycation before August Buy a fabulous new dress to wear to weddings Have my car's backup camera checked out & ideally fixed Hire a professional photographer for family photos Spend a weekend with Laura (in NY or MA) Go Apple Picking Hang a calendar in the diningroom On a Happy Note Quiet New Year's Eve at home, with Covid all around us. Homemade popcorn, cold craft beer, and Lupin on Netflix. I got a text from my cousin Joanie. Her mom, my Aunt Florence has been struggling to make pom poms for the hats she's been knitting. I showed her early in December how to use the Clover pom pom maker I bought her, but she was still a bit stuck. Joanie's daughters helped her make the pom poms! They came out great! Love a good family project. January 2: Nora Ephron Day. Started with You've Got Mail, found a Nora Ephron documentary Everything is Copy on HBO Max, then proceeded to watch Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally. Getting silly videos of my niece Hattie in Ireland My January Yarnable Box! Check out the video on my YouTube Channel Yoga with Adriene: Move- A 30 Day Yoga Journey. Check out the Playlist on YouTube. I've done 4 so far. SNOW! We got a good 7-8 inches and it was beautiful. Fun dinner, post-Christmas but still exchanging gifts with friends, and Yahtzee playing game night at Mom's last Saturday. I've kept my succulent alive for 1 whole year! Started teaching my Ice Time Hat Class at Staci's Stitches this week. I won't be teaching again this year, but I will keep you posted if that changes. An impromptu dinner and game night at mom's this Thursday. Quote of the Week New Year- new verse, new chapter, or just the same old story? Ultimate we write it. The choice is ours. -Alex Morritt. Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.
Recorded on March 3, 2021 Book Talk starts at 36:43 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here Announcing our Anything-But-Wool KAL! From February 15 to May 15, knit or crochet a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic! Join our very active chatter thread here, and post your FOs here. Our friend Fredi Baker has released the latest pattern in her one-skein shawl series! The One Splendid Shawl is now available on Ravelry, and we have 3 copies to giveaway. Post here to be entered to win. Would you like to win a copy of the Abington Mitts by BostonJen? This lovely pattern is designed for DK weight yarn and would be a beautiful addition to anyone’s winter wardrobe. Post on the giveaway thread to be entered to win! KNITTING Barb has finished Hearten Cowl by Helen Stewart, using random mini skeins and Knit Picks Palette from my stash Heart Scarf by Jacques Cartier Clothiers, using 100% Quiviut (217 yds. Lace weight) in a deep purple/blue color Tracie has finished Table runner in my handspun (Chameleon Fiber Co Merino/Silk) Cannon Bandana by Adventure du Jour Designs in Louisa Harding Mulberry Hand Beaded in the Rocket colorway Cannon Bandana in Trendsetter Yarn Victory in copper Cannon Bandana in Grandma’s Hand Dyed Merino/Cashmere dyed for Grandma’s Spinning Wheel in Tucson, AZ Vanilla Socks in Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh in Happy Hammock Barb is working on: Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Luxury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean colorways Vindaloo shawl by Melissa Shaschwary, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted in the Winter Sky colorway And has cast on: River Ripples by Yumiko Alexander, using Hemp for Knitting Allhemp 3 in the Green colorway Mother Bear #234 Tracie has has cast: Color Stacking Cowl by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic in the Mossy Place colorway Out of Hibernation! Jewel Box Cowl by Cindy Garland in Stunning String Studio Stunning Superwash (kit) Continues working on: 4 Cats by Kath Dalmeny using Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, etc. Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway Noble Hill by b. Woolens in Plucky Knitter Sophisticate in Sugar RibbonBOOKS Barb read: Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty - 4 stars Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker - 3 stars Tracie read: Dead Reckoning by Caitlin Rother - 4 stars The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, Age 83 1/4 by Hendrik Groen (Peter de Smet) Tracie recommends Revlon Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer
Finally an update! I hope you had a safe end to your 2020!Episode linkNote: All pattern links are Ravelry links. Please do not follow them if Ravelry is not safe for you to view.What I've Finished:Jill made some Genevieve's Tube Socks by Jasmin Canty in leftover MadTosh Sock in the Holi Festival colorway. She finished her baby mobile out of the Arne & Carlos Embroidered Birds pattern right before the baby was born out of Knit Picks Palette and a little Holstgarn SuperSoft. She knit a Ruth Baby Ginsburg sweater by Park Williams out of black and white Caron Simply Soft. Her Rav page here. She also knit herself a matching Purl Soho Garter Ear Flap Hat out of GnarledPaw Proper DK to match Lucas and Starling's hats out of a pink colorway. And she made a Christmas stocking for Starling out of Cascade 220 Christmas Red with the St. Peters Port Stocking by Anne Hansen. Her Rav page here.My Current Fix:Jill is knitting the Posy cardigan by Marzena Kolacek out of Invictus Yarns Inconquerable Sole in the NoCKRs 2020 colorway. She started some stockinette socks out of Opal Socks in the Cake Pops colorway, but just realized they are too small, so will probably have to rip them back to the ribbing and restart. She started creating the Supersize Wreath by Annaboo's House, but got paralyzed by making choices about the colors of pompoms and didn't finish in time for Christmas. She also started the 12 Days of Christmas sewn felt ornaments by Larissa Holland - MmmCrafts on etsy using wool blend felt from Benzie Design. She had finished the pear and was working on the partridge by the end of recording.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill wanted to make some Festive Hoodie Mug Cozies by Loraine Birchall but didn't get around to it. She loves the Aberdeen Socks pattern by Knox Mountain Knit Co and plans to make some for Starling. She likes the free headband pattern Simone by Emilie Luis. She also likes the newish brioche hat pattern Cabriola by Katrin Schubert. Jill bought the Making No. 10 issue and loves the Love Owls by Susan B. Anderson and the Late Bloomer Mittens by Kristen Ledgett.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonYou are a F*cking Awesome Mom by Leslie Ann BruceShit, Actually: The Definitive, 100% Objective Guide to Modern Cinema by Lindy WestWonder Woman 1984 (2020)Long Dog YarnThank you again to Marybeth (outofthisworld), who made Starling a Beloved bonnet by Tin Can Knits and an adorable long sleeve shirt with crochet border.
Baby countdown on!You can also listen directly at: https://archive.org/details/skeinenable-ep-108(pattern links are direct links to Ravelry)What I've Finished:Jill finished up the Fingering Entrechat Bonnet by Lisa Chemery in Spun Right Round SW Sock in Combat Boots and Baby doll Dresses. She used the same yarn to make Christine's Stay On Baby Booties by Christina Bourquin. She wrapped up the Baby Yoda for Babies by Arianna Soloway out of Berroco Vintage doubled in taupe, and Craftsmart Value in Sage also doubled for the hood. Her Rav page here. And finally! Jill finished the Fox Paws by Xandy Peters in Knit Picks Palette, in Seafaring, Edamame, Huckleberry Heather, Silver and Clarity. She also did the embroidery on the Baby Kaftan by Debbie Bliss. The baby sweater was knit in Rowan Cotton Glace, colorway 9C4, and the embroidery was done in some scraps of Knit Picks Shine and other cotton yarns. Her Rav page here. Jill sewed up a few Half Contour Burp Cloths out of terry cloth and flannel using the tutorial from Mary Martha Mama. She also made some nursing pads out of grey flannel using some variation of the tutorial at The DIY Mommy. My Current Fix:The only things that Jill is working on is a pair of Genevieve's Tube Socks by Jasmin Canty out of MadTosh Sock in the Holi Festival colorway and a baby mobile out of Arne & Carlos Embroidered Birds in Knit Picks Palette.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill is wanting to cast on a sweater, and is looking at Misurina by Caitlin Hunter and Posy by Marzena Kolaczek. She likes the Rosebud baby bodysuit by pawlymade/Novita Knits. She likes a number of baby patterns by Rille Rundt, including Blomsterbleie. She needs to make some Baby Mitts by Susan B. Anderson. (Thanks for the suggestion Krista!) She would love to knit some preemie hats before going to the hospital and was looking at the Elvish teeny tiny hat by Alexandra Davidoff.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:French Macaroon baby sweater knit by Brenda CastielLove Note by Tin Can Knits from Mork Made Fiber CoElfbaby hat by RobynnWeldon knit by Twisted Stitches Podcast13 Reasons Why, Season 4The Old Guard (2020)Project Power (2020)Toy Story 4 (2019)Unorthodox1BR (2019)Love on the SpectrumDanger 5Like a Mother by Angela Garbes
Jill is getting close to her due date! So baby project galore!(Link to podcast host/stream here.)Note: Project and pattern links are to Ravelry pages. What I've Finished:Jill completed the Compass crochet blanket by Buttonnose Crochet. Her Rav page here. She used Lion Brand Mandala in the Pixie colorway. She used exactly two skeins. She finished the Garter Earflap Hat from Purl Soho in the baby size, using Gnarled Paw Proper DK in Mexican Blue-Winged Butterfly. Her Rav page here. For her final spin for Tour de Fleece, she chain-plied the Greenwood Fiberworks Merino Superfine in the "Camo" OOAK colorway. She ended up with about 379 yards of a fingering (not worsted like I said in the episode) 3-ply. The Rav page for the yarn here. She also made the Fingering Entrechat by Lisa Chemery (Frogginette Knits) out of Spun Right Round SW Sock in Combat boots & Baby doll dresses colorway.My Current Fix:Jill's working on the matching Fingering Entrechat Bonnet using the same Spun Right Round yarn, in the 0-3months size. She's also making a Baby Yoda for Babies cardigan by Arianna Soloway for a friend out of Berroco Vintage in a taupe colorway doubled, and Craftsmart Value Economique in the sage colorway, also doubled for the hood. Her Rav page here. She first tried to use Knit Picks Chroma and Cloudborn Worsted held together for the hood. She also did a little work on her Fox Paws by Xandy Peters.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill still has some plans for additional baby crafting. She wants to sew burp cloths, breastfeeding nipple pads, and knit up some baby socks. She is going to use the Embroidered Birds pattern from Arne & Carlos bird book in Knit Picks Palette for a baby mobile. Jill wants to make the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. Cat made the announcement about upcoming death on her blog. The KAL hashtag is #4catbordhi. Jill kind of wants to make the cowl out of purple and to make it as part of the emPower People project. She's into the one-skein Amoretto shawl by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne. She also bought the Pink Velvet pullover by Andrea Mowry as part of her birthday sale. Re-Ups:Jill bought some Romney from Goodie Supply Co. for the Greater Los Angeles Spinning Guild Spin-a-long in the Safer at Home colorway, and matching Safer at Home Tonal 5 (a mint color). Jill also received the Tin Roof pattern by Yamagara from Melinda/Yarnderwoman.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Palm Springs (2020) on HuluUncut Gems (2019) on NetflixFatal Affair (2020) on NetflixJeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich on NetflixThe Last Dance - ESPN docuseries on NetflixMarianne & Leonard: Words of Love (2019) on Amazon by Nick BroomfieldAlone - Artic Season 6Medical Police
I hope you're being safe out there!! Here's the latest from me! I think this is embedding weird - you can follow this link to listen if its not working on the webisite: https://archive.org/details/skeinenable-ep-106Warning: The pattern links go to Ravelry pages. Please do not follow the links if Ravelry is harmful to you at the moment! What I've Finished:Jill knit up baby hat using the Baker Jo (little) pattern by Jessika Ambada out of Fil&Tropia Wise Fox Stellina yarn held double and Forbidden Fiber Co Pride in Mist. She finished up the quilting on her baby quilt using the pattern Frolic Quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew in a kit from Connecting Threads. She sewed up another Connecting Threads kit, this one put together by Shannon Fabrics for the My Bubba giraffe playmat. She also finished spinning 4oz of Goodie Supply Co. 80/20 S. American Wool/Viscose in Naked Bubblegum. She got only about 254 yards of a bouncy fingering weight yarn. Her Rav page here.My Current Fix:For the rest of Tour de Fleece, Jill has been working on 100% Superfine Merino from Greenwood Fiberworks in a "Camo" OOAK colorway. Her Rav page here. She's continuing with her long term project, the Fox Paws by Xandy Peters out of Knit Picks Palette. She's plugging away at her crochet baby blanket, Compass by Buttonnose Crochet out of Lion Brand Mandala yarn in Pixie. She's also started a Purl Soho Garter Ear Flap Hat in a baby size using Gnarled Paw Proper DK in the Mexican Blue Wing Butterfly colorway to match Lucas's hat.What I'm Jonesing for:Jill received the Fingering Entrechat pattern by Frogginette/Lisa Chemery from Kiyoko from her knitting guild. She likes the newborn hat Pirouette Beanie by Fiona Oliver. She also likes the adult Momentum Beanie by Benjamin Matthews. She loves the pattern and concept for the emPower People cowl/kerchief by Casapinka. More about the emPower project here. Jill's into the cropped tee Tin Roof by Yamagara. Although she hates seagulls, she likes the Albatross pattern by Rachel Borello Carroll.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:13 Reasons Why - Season 3 on NetflixPose - Season 1 on NetflixPerry Mason on HBOHouse Seasons 3 & 4 on AmazonTwins (1988)Mid90s (2018)
Episode 105 is finally up! I hope you are all doing well. What I've Finished:Jill finally wrapped up her Dash Away Reindeer by Sara Elizabeth Kellner out of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Briar Heather and other scrap yarns. Her Rav page here. This was sent to her swap partner along with a tiny glove ornament knit from the Mini-Me pattern by Julia Mueller. She used scrap sock yarn for this. Her Rav page here. Jill also finished and blocked her Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter. She used Malabrigo Rios in Denim, Sandback, Valentina and Magenta.My Current Fix:Jill's still slowly working on her Fox Paws stole by Xandy Peters out of Knit Picks Palette. Her Rav page here. She started a Compass baby blanket by Buttonnose Crochet out of Lion Brand Mandala in Pixie. She also cast-on a Baker Jo (little) by Jessika Ambada out of Fil&Tropia Wise Fox Stellina fingering weight leftovers held double. She also finished the piecing and backing of the Frolic Quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill loves Festival of Stitches by Lisa Hannes, which was originally a Mystery KAL. She's into the Hands cardigan by Chantal Belisle. She also thinks it would be funny to make Facehugger by Neetza Drake for baby/maternity photos. She likes two baby patterns, Genevieve's Tube Socks from Knitmore Girls and the Hope Romper Dress by Nomad Stitches.Re-Ups:Wee Cupcake by Taiga Hilliard and other goodies from Lynne (TSimpleKelly)Alterknit Stitch Dictionary by Andrea RangelHolst Garn Tides in MaroonLavishea lotion barTannei Casey project bagsFebruary Baby Sweater by Elizabeth Zimmerman from Kim (slow.cloth)Turtlepurl self-striping in Trenchcoat (based on Burberry plaid!)Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Twinset Designs podcastInsecure Season 4We're Here on HBOUpload on AmazonJingle All the Way (1996)The Wrong Missy (2020)Pierced by the Sun by Laura Esquivel
Stay safe out there! Anti-racism resources: https://www.rachelricketts.com/antiracism-resourcesGood list of organizations to donate to, to support Black Lives Matter causes. What I've Finished:Jill spun up her Mork Made Fiber Co batt. It's a 2-ply, 4.6oz, 246 yards.My Current Fix:Jill just needs some finishing touches before completing her Dash Away Reindeer by Sara Elizabeth Kellner out of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Briar Heather. She's pulled out her WIP of Fox Paws by Xandy Peters using five colors of Knit Picks Palette. Her Rav page here. She's halfway done already with her Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter using Malabrigo Rios in Blue Jeans, Sandbank, Valentina and Magenta. She used WoollyBear99's modifications for a looser neckline. She's been spinning some Naked Bubblegum colorway 80/20 South American Wool/Viscose fiber from Goodie Supply Company. She also started the Frolic Quilt pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew using a kit from Connecting Threads that has Cluck Cluck Sew designed fabrics.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill likes the Pupu scrunchie pattern by Sari Nordlund despite all her scrunchie hatred. She likes the From Where You Were Plucked newborn hat by Corrie Willard. She's been looking at baby mobiles, including Monster Mobile by Rebecca Danger, Hot Air Balloons Mobile by Doreen Blask and Hot Air Balloon Baby Mobile by Tatyana Korobkova. She also likes the pullover Windkissed by Tif Neilan.Re-Ups:Holstgarn Coast and SupersoftUppers and Downers:King Arthur Flour Hot Buttered Soft Pretzels recipe.The Lovebirds (2020) - not originally produced for Netflix, but released there.Total Recall (1990)Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach
The Complicated-along is still underway, and the FIFO make-along has begun! Come chat with us in the Ravelry group!What I've Finished:Jill wrapped up her Complicated-along project, the Butterly/Papillon shawl by Marin Melchior out of Uneek Fingering colorway 3007 and Knit Picks Palette in Mist. Her Rav page here. She also finished sewing her My Cousin Vinny Halloween costume out of navy floral stretch fabric from Michael Levine's. She used Simplicity 1036 as a base for the jumpsuit and modified the collar, back and made it one-piece instead of separates.My Current Fix:Jill is still working on Myndie by Ambah O'Brien out of Jen Goodie fiber for the GLASG spinalong in the Get Off My Rainbow colorway. She ran out of yarn and needs to spin more to finish the shawl. Her Rav page here. She started the back of the Ondawa pullover by Michelle Wang out of Malabrigo Rios in the Purpuras colorway.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill likes the crocheted Elara Pullover by Whitney Hayward. She's into the Sanguine Sweater by Morgan Woltersdorf. There are a lot of adorable kid's cardigans by Svetlana Genova, including the Colorful rooster.PO11. There are a couple of free patterns she likes including the Sawtooth hat by Caroline Vogl and Fairisle Friends by Esther Braithwaite.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Aladdin (2019)Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)Glass (2019)Happy Death Day (2017)Happy Death Day 2U (2019)Greta (2018)The Piano Teacher (2001)Schitt's CreekThe MentalistCriminal: UKJake's Famous CrawfishPowell's Books
The First-In-First-Out Craftalong has begun! What I've Finished:Jill sewed some reuseable cotton pads to use for skin toner. She used grey cotton flannel for hers. A similar tutorial can be found here or here.My Current Fix:Jill's making good progress on her Butterfly/Papillon shawl by Marin Melchior out of Uneek Fingering and Knit Picks Palette in Mist. She finished the front of the Ondawa pullover by Michelle Wang out of Malabrigo Rios in Purpuras. Her Rav page is here. She's finally knitting up some handspun into the Myndie shawl by Ambah O'Brien out of her guild SAL fiber from Goodie Supply Co. Her Rav page here. Jill spun half of the singles of Wonderland Dyeworks 80/20 Merino/Silk fiber in Rainstorm. She also cut out fabric to try to make a jumpsuit for her My Cousin Vinny inspired Halloween costume!via GIPHYWhat I'm Jonesing For:Jill is so close to casting on for the Framework Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs. She loves the colorwork top, Ever Dream Top by Roos Vlaskamp. A couple of her new favorite shawls are Romi's Mystery Shawl 2019 by Romi Hill and Morning Stillness by Lisa Hannes. Jill loves the crocheted Hanging Sloth Planter by Hello Happy. She's also into the My Favorite Weekend Hat by Natasha Sills.Re-Ups:Mork Made Fiber Co. battUppers, Downers and Miscellaneous:The Prodigal SonThirteen Reasons WhyThe CloserBetween Two Ferns: The Movie (2019) Late Night (2019)Fractured (2019)Joker (2019)Ghost Boy by Martin PistoriusInvisibilia episode about Martin Pistorius
Will we see you at Stitches SoCal in November? Let me know!! What I've Finished:Jill is all done with her Good Vibes shawl by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne out of Hedgehog Skinny Singles in the Fool's Gold and Gossip colorways. She used Mary Annarella's Tale of Two Shawls modification for the cast-on. Her Rav page here. She also finished the As If Tee by Shay Johnson using Dragonfly Fibers Pixie in Black Pearl doubled for the body and Twist, Yarns of Intrigue mohair/silk lace in Imperial Mist for the top. My Current Fix:Jill is still working on her Butterly/Papillon shawl by Marin Melchior using Uneek Fingering and Knit Picks Palette in Mist. She also started Ondawa by Michele Wang from Brooklyn Tweed Fall 14 using Malabrigo Rios in Purpuras.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill is into a crochet doily, Calla by Zoya Matyushenko and the beautiful Spica Embossed Bag by Natalia Kononova. She thinks the Knot Front Crop by Kerri Blumer is super cute. She's into the Reversible Coffee Moms Cowl by Mary W. Martin and the Sun King hat by Jenny F. She's tempted to buy the Little Sailor Collection by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne.Re-Ups:Leading Men Fiber ArtsUppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:The Good Cop on NetflixThe Closer on AmazonDragula: the Search for the World's First Drag SupermonsterUnbelievableOlive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout#myrhineBIPOCsweaterBIPOC make-along
It's been a long month since I talked to you last! What I've Finished:Jill finished Panda by Susan B. Anderson out of Knit Picks Capretta Bare, Malabrigo Sock in Eggplant, Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool and Misti Alpaca Lace. Her Rav page here. After recording the last episode, Jill redid the bottom edging of her Panjereh pullover by Christina Danaee. Her Rav page here. She also finished spinning her Mork Made Fiber Co skein.My Current Fix: Jill restarted a Complicated-along project, the Papillon/Butterfly shawl by Marin Melchior out of Uneek Fingering in colorway 3007 and Knit Picks Palette in Mist. She is working on Good Vibes by Nadia Cretin-Lachenne using Hedgehog Skinny Singles in Fool's Gold and Gossip. She used Mary Annarella's Tale of Two Shawls modification for the garter tab cast-on. She started the As If Tee by Shay Johnson out of two strands of Dragonfly Fibers Pixie in Black Pearl and probably Twist, Yarns of Intrigue mohair/silk in Imperial Mist. Jill is trying out her new Electric Eel Nano and spinning some fluorescent yellow BFL/Silk from Under Dutch Skies.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill's into the Orchard Cardigan by Courtney Spainhower from Interweave Knits Fall 2019. She loves Alpacacino by Maxim Cyr. She likes Eventide by Inyoung Kim (Mielaworkshop) from the PomPom Quarterly Issue 30 Autumn 2019. She's also into the variations on the Lauren Tank by Born & Raised Knits. Jill likes the free Amigurumi Woodstock pattern by Amigurinos softies.Re-Ups:Electric Eel Nano wheelRavelry Mini-MartKnit a Monster Nursery by Rebecca DangerUppers and Downers:Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)Murder She WroteRuPaul's Drag RaceThe Boys Bachelor in ParadiseAre You the One?Ex on the BeachMarried at First SightThe Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon ValleyBad Blood by John CarreyrouVader Immortal for Oculus Rift
Annie is back for Ep. 91! What We've Finished:Annie finished her Breeze Racerback tank by Jessie Mae Martinson out of Earl Grey Fiber Co Gunpowder. She is also almost done with the crocheted coverup Davallia by Isa Catepillan out of Twist Yarns of Intrigue Alpaca/Linen yarn in a grey taupe color. Her Rav page is here. She substituted a macramé border with added beads for the trim. Jill finished up her pom pom animal of Olivia using Knit Picks Palette and instructions from the Trikotri book she bought in Tokyo.Our Current Fix:Annie is working on the Ripple Bralette also by Jessie Mae Martinson using Deep Hue Sea yarn. Jill is still working on Panjereh by Christina Danaee out of Plucky Knitter Solo in the Under the Sea colorway and Malabrigo Mechita in Frank Ochre. She's also making progress on Baby's Kaftan by Debbie Bliss using Rowan Cotton Glace in 815. She's prepping for Tour de Fleece using two braids of Goodie Supply Co. One is 100% Shetland in the Get Off My Rainbow and the other is 72% Shetland, 14% Pearl and 14% Silk in Naked/undyed.What We're Jonesing For:Annie wants to make Light Rain by Joji Locatelli from Interpretations Vol. 3. She'll using Fiber & Hue Well Rounded Fingering in Spiced Chai.Jill has favorited a few shawls: Banrion by Playing With Fibre from the most recent Knitty, Play It By Queer by Shanel Wu, and Berry Crumble Shawl by Xandy Peters. She likes a couple that would be a good use of some handspun including the Comfort Zone Tank by Tif Neilan and Winston by La Maison Rililie. She really wants to make Panda by Susan B. Anderson. Jill and Annie both love Black Sheep, White Sheep and Oliver Pig by Susan B. Anderson.Re-Ups: Streamline sample button cardsUppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Illuminated Knits by Lucy HagueBridge to Nowhere hikeAlways Be My Maybe (2019) Netflix originalWine Country (2019) Netflix originalMurder Mystery (2019) Netflix originalFleabag on AmazonOutlander now on NetflixBorder (Grans, 2018) free on HuluSpider-man: Into the Spider-verse (2018) now on NetflixKilling EveThe Handmaid's TaleBetter Call SaulMurder, She WroteSnerb Yarn
Start or continue your Complicated-along projects!What I've Finished:Jill finished knitting Annex by Norah Gaughan out of Hemp for Knitting AllHemp6 in Aubergine. She still hasn't blocked it yet. She plied up the Bee Mice Elf BFL braid in Finale. She had to ply it a second time to add ply twist. She also went back and added more ply twist to the Capistrano Fiber Arts braid she finished a couple months ago.My Current Fix:Jill is still working on Fox Paws by Xandy Peters out of Knit Picks Palette in Edamame, Clarity, Seafaring, Grey Mist and Huckleberry. Her Rav page here. This is her Complicated-along project. She's also started Panjereh by Christina Danaee in The Plucky Knitter Solo in Under the Sea as the main color and Malabrigo Mechita in Frank Ochre. She also started the Baby's Kaftan by Debbie Bliss using Rowan Handknit Cotton in #349.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill likes two new animal toys from Susan B. Anderson including Oliver Pig and Black Sheep, White Sheep. She also like Jemima Duck by Claire Garland. She's into mirasol by alfa knits, who designed the crazy stripes tee. A free pattern that Jill is also into is Organza by Lisa Richardson.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Tour de Fleece GLASG Team pageRocketman (2019)Shrill on Hulu Color of Night (1994)Halloween (2018)Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019)Murder, She WroteFarther Away by Jonathan Franzen
The Complicated-a-long is starting! WIPs are fine and any craft is fine! Just start chatting in the Ravelry group. What I've Finished: Jill made a Milo by Georgie Nicolson in Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Rustic colorway. She used the 6month numbers and the 9 month length. Her Rav page here.My Current Fix:Jill is still working on the Annex tank by Norah Gaughan from the Framework book out of HempforKnitting AllHemp6 in Augergine. She is knitting a Fox Paws by Xandy Peters out of Knit Picks Palette in the colors Edemame, Clarity, Seafaring, Grey Mist and Huckleberry. Her Rav page here. She has also spun the singles of a 4oz braid of Bee Mice Elf BFL in Finale. She's swatched for Panjareh by Christina Danaee using Plucky Solo in Under the Sea and Leading Men Fiber Arts Showcase in Steady Beat. What I'm Jonesing For:Jill really wants to make Navelli by Caitlin Hunter. Another top she likes is Argil by Clare Lakewood. She favorited a couple baby sweaters including Sunnyside by Tanis Lavallee and The Ruth Baby Ginsburg by Park Williams. She likes the accessories Strolling On Cloud 9 by Suzanne Nielsen and the Siki Shawl by Dawn Henderson. Her crochet favorites this week are the Marguerite Blanket by Sandra Eng and the Finger Sloth by Alia Bland.Re-Ups:Needlepoints WestGoodie Supply Co.Herbert Niebling bookSlipped Stitch StudioUppers and Downers:The Act (2019) on HuluRussian Doll (2019) on NetflixCrashing (2017) on HBOGame of ThronesOverboard (2018)John Carpenter's The Thing (1982)Generation Wealth (2018)Fatal Beauty (1987)
I finished things! After the end credits I do a full spoilers review of Avengers: Endgame, so make sure to turn it off if you don't want to hear it!What I Finished:Jill redid the neckline and finished her Ixchel by Catherine Clark out of Sweet Sparrow Yarns Gosling in Dusty Rose and Magpie in Butterbeer. Her Rav page is here. She also finished her Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty out of Invictus Yarns Reward in the Contemplate colorway. Her Rav page is here. She also did a bit of spinning. She finished 4oz of a 80/20 SW Merino/Silk from Capistrano Fiber Arts in the Barrier Reef colorway.My Current Fix:Jill did a little bit more work on her Butterfly/Papillon shawl by Marin Melchior using Uneek Fingering in 3007 and Cherry Tree Hill Sock in Burgundy but isn't sold on the color combination so might start over with a different contrast color. She then started a Fox Paws by Xandy Peters using Knit Picks Palette in the colorways Edamame, Clarity, Silver, Huckleberry Heather, and Seafaring. She debated making it into a cropped top, but will probably just continue on with it as a shawl. Her Rav page here. She cast on an Annex tank top by Norah Gaughan from the Framework book from Quince & Co. out of HempforKnitting AllHemp6 in the Augbergine colorway. She also spun up half of a BFL braid from Bee Mice Elf in the Finale colorway.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill loves the colorwork yoke sweater Birdsong by Maschenwunder Manja Vogelsang. She wants to make the summer top Greco by Courtney Spainhower from Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 13. Jill has a couple crochet favorites from the most recent PomPom Quarterly, Water Clover and Davallia by Isa Catepillan. She favorited a couple sock patterns, the free Pizza Party Socks by Emma Kerian and the XO Socks by Leeni Hoi. She likes the complicated Knitted Shawl Autumn Lace by Svetlana Gordon.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Celia McAdam CahillLeading Men Fiber ArtsHuntington Library and Botanical Gardens Greater Los Angeles Spinning GuildAvengers: End Game (2019)Pen15 on HuluVenom (2018)Hunter (1984-1991)Bosch on AmazonProject RunwayBetter Call Saul Season 2The Ghost WhispererThe LeftoversMen Without Women by Haruki Murakami
FIFO winners are announced! What I've Finished:Jill finished her Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith in Manos del Uruguay and assorted yarns. It turned out pretty huge. She's wearing it as a slouchy hat with a faux fur pompom by ffabuknits. Her Rav page here. She also finished a Little Dude baby sweater by Andrea Rangel in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes superwash in Noble Heather, Briar Heather and Bittersweet Heather. Her Rav page here. Then her first Indie Giftalong project was the Zippertooth Mitts by Clare Lockwood in Brown Sheep Nature Spun Fingering in Turquoise Wonder, Salmon and Goldenrod and Knit Picks Palette in Mist. Her Rav page here.My Current Fix:Jill did a little bit of spinning on the Stick and Stone Fiber Arts naturally dyed brown wool. She started the Vanilla is the New Black (Sport/DK) in Gnarledpaw Super Sport in Electric Melon. She also started the Mount Pleasant cropped pullover by Megan Nodecker in Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in Azaleas.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill is into the Knit, Around cowl by Claire Slade and the Adventurer Cowl by Ambah O'Brien. Another advent project she likes is the Vega Wrap by Shara Made. She bought the Bramble Birds hat pattern by Sara Huntington Burch. She likes a couple shawls, the Dreaming of Spring Shawl by Leela Frankcombe and the Port Hope Shawl by Brenda Castiel. Jill is tempted by the new scrap yarn sock blanket, Northeasterly by Melissa Alexander Loomis (host of the Dungeons & Dropped Stitches podcast). Jill's favorite crochet pattern this time is the Mascot Sweater by Natalia Kononova. Her favorite novelty pattern is the Festive Hoodie Mug Cozies by Loraine Birchall. FIFO Winners!:MaryBeth1199RamonaFirehorseGreen HooksfchickesalazaA big thank you to Diane (dptemple) and Brenda Castiel for donating prizes!Re-ups:Uneek FingeringMalabrigo WashtedUppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Four and Twenty Blackbirds Cookbook - Salty Honey and Buttered Rum Cream Pie.Creed II (2018)The Haunting of Hill HouseManiac
Episode 49 - Knitting for Charity Hand KnittingMitten Garland Advent Calendar colorwork mittens with Knit Picks Palette and Nature Spun fingering yarns Free pattern on Kathy Lewinski’s blog Machine KnittingLaundry bag prototype is done Five Color Cowl Jason’s socks Interview with Ronnie VASronnie on Ravelry Resources Charity Knitting group on Ravelry Mary Anne Oger’s blog posts for the Red Scarf ProjectTen Ways to Knit or Crochet for Charity list on the Mother Nature Network Craftsy list of free patterns for charitable knitting Interknits website list of charitiesNews & Views magazineCarol ScottAsk Jack Rant and RaveRant: Tasteless avocados Rave: Ethnic grocery shopping and Egyptian dust tea Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram
Episode 48 - October 2018 EventsAutumn Fusion scarf Interknits machine knitting group in Glen Ellyn, IL Carol Scott on Ravelry One of Carol’s patterns is Amelia November 10 Holiday Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI November 15-17 Sewing Expo in Novi, MI Acquisitions Ribber plating feeder from Needle TekMint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns - Tough Sock, Peppermint BarkIcemelon’s Stash - Alrisha Sock in the Foxy Lady colorway Moskal Farms sock weight yarn, 35% alpaca, 35% wool, 10% mohair, 20% nylon Woven dish towel, contact Jane via loonworksllc@gmail.com Hand KnittingRibbed socks with Icemelon’s Stash and Browning and Wolff Peruvian/aplaca/merino yarn in the Red Merlot colorway Fish Lips Kiss short row heel Star toe instructions on the Interweave website Better are the instructions in Favorite Socks - 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave. See the Embossed Leaves socks. Mitten Garland Advent Calendar colorwork mittens with Knit Picks Palette yarns Free pattern on Kathy Lewinski’s blog Machine KnittingLaundry bag in progress Want thinner socks? Use the lace weight single ply yarn sold by Browning and Wolff. Resources Fully fashioned back shoulder article in the March 2014 issue of Machine Knitting MonthlyClassic shoulder line in Nina Miklin's book 3 of her Knit to Finish series Rant and RaveRant: Dirty and unsafe motel room Rave: Mona Lisa Pink Soap Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram
Actually FinishedI talk about several things I finished this week includingAn Earbud Case knit with my Bijou Basin Ranch Knit Knosh SamplesA Main Street Coffee cozy by Tin Can Knits , knit with my Knerd String Knit Knosh SamplesA Lowlands hat by Tin Can Knits, knit with Spud and Chloe SweaterA three color cashmere cowl, by Joji Locatelli Actually WorkingThe Broncos are in the Super Bowl! Which means I'm still working on my son's Scoreboard Scarf, and I'm under a lot of pressure to catch up before the big game!I'm still working on my son's Force Awakens hatI'm still working on several pairs of hand dyed, self striping socksI'm working on a pair of boot toppers Actually Hand DyedI talk about two video podcasts with great hand dyeing tutorials The Dyer's NoteboookAndreSue KnitsActually DesigningI talk about my Silverthorne hat, which is available for free until March 1 with coupon code KNITMORE. I talk about #25000tuques and #newhatnewhome and theKnit A LongsI talk about the Knit Knosh Along and review the rulesHere’s how it will work:The KAL will run from January 26, 2016 to April 1, 2016.During that period, you can earn points for the KAL in the following way:Cast on new project with yarn from Bijou Basin Ranch, MJ Yarns, Knerd or Skeindalous (10 points).Knit something with the samples from the event! There are some great ideas on Instagram if you look at #knitknosh on Instagram (5 points)FINISH a project knit with yarn from one of the sponsor companies (25 points) sorry, the samples don’t count for this category!Use a Modular Modular project bag to with a newly cast on project (10 points)Knit with one of the patterns that was gifted at the event, the Apishapa Hat or the Bijou Creek Cowl or the Popin Stars Cowl (designed to use MJ Yarns or Skeindalous Yarn!) (5 points)Post photos of your project on Instagram and tag it #knitknosh (1 point per photo)Post photos of ANY project in your project bag from Knitknosh, tag it #knitknosh (1 point per photo)So here are some an examples… if I cast on a Bijou Creek Cowl (5 points) with some MJ Yarn (10 points), and use my Modular Modular bag (10 points), finish it by April 1 (25 points) and post 3 photos of it, tagged #knitknosh, that would be 53 points!If I cast on a project using my Knit Knosh samples (5 points), and posted 4 pictures of it on Instagram, tagged #knitnosh, that would be 9 points!I’ll open a KAL Finish Line thread where you can post your progress and keep track of your points !I’ll post photos of the prizes this week! I have One Skein of Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness Sport in Teal One Skein of MJ Yarns Silken DK in Phoenix One Skein of Knerd String Merino DK in Sunrise One Skein of Skeindalous Anna in Come Along Pond A small project bag from Modular ModularI hope this will be a lot of fun!! I also talk about the Color Wheel Knits Knit A Long ReviewThis week I review Spilly Jane Knits Mittens by Jane Dupuis, published by Cooperative PressIn the review, I talk about Knit Picks Palette
Works In Progress:-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in WD Flaschenpost and Feldmaus.(The knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.)D's Corner:-FO: Honey Badger socks. US 2 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight. Mill ends, unknown colorway.-WIP: Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Knit Picks Palette. Colorways Edamame, Custard, Sweet Potato and Kumquat Heather.-WIP: Uncle Frank, sock #1. US 3 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Heavyweight, Mossay colorway.FO's:-Sock #1, Bowties are Cool. US 1, Sheepy Time Knits Sheepy Feet base in the Bowties colorway.Spinning:-WIP: Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. 50% SW Merino, 50% Tencel in the Goldfinch colorway (4oz).-WIP: Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. 60% SW Merino, 30% bamboo, 10% Nylon in the Greenwood colorway (4oz).Upcoming/Queued:-No More Tears socks designed by Erin/MommyNeedsYarn. Proceeds will go to Autism Speaks.-3 Hour Hat.-Lala's Mystery KAL. (I'm going to do a fingerless version.)-Penelope the Empathetic Monster. Thanks Kelly/Charminglochie!-Different Lines. Thank you, Karrie/KnitPurlGurl!-Sweater KAL beginning Feb 1st with Melissa/Meliabella from His & Hers Podcast & Heather/BoutrosBabe from Highland Handmades/The Fiberista Files Podcast. I'm going to knit the Julissa sweater.Misc/Off Topic:-New knitting blog. Lisa at knitblogcast.Enabling:-Fiber for Sample Handspun/Handknit Shawl from Sheepish Creations & Woolgatherings.-Highland Handmades fiber. "The Chosen Once" Sw Merino/Tencel blend and "Old Appliances" in Corriedale Cross. Don't forget…..*The Stripe Study Shawl knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.(Please tag projects with "KICKAL1" Thanks!)Project bags shown on today's episode:-Absolute Wonder (One will be a prize for the Stripe Study Shawl KAL)-Craft Junky-Jessalu-PiddleloopPlus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!
Works In Progress: -Bowties are Cool socks. US 1, Sheepy Time Knits Sheepy Feet base in the Bowties colorway. -Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in WD Flaschenpost and Feldmaus. (The knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.)D's Corner: -Honey Badger, sock #2. US 2 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight. Mill ends, unknown colorway.-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Knit Picks Palette. Colorways Edamame, Custard, Sweet Potato and Kumquat Heather. FO's:-Clockwork. US 4 using Sanguine Gryphon Bugga in the Painted Damsel colorway and Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in Ahoi! We're Different. Spinning:-FO: Highland Handmades Pitch Pine Top. 75% Ecru BFL, 25% Black BFL in the Bushel colorway (4oz). -WIP: Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. 50% SW Merino, 50% Tencel in the Goldfinch colorway (4oz). -WIP: Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. 60% SW Merino, 30% bamboo, 10% Nylon in the Greenwood colorway (4oz).Upcoming/Queued:-Sample Handspun/Handknit Shawl. -SSK KAL #3. Chubby Chirp. -Happy Frog. Misc/Off Topic:-Still looking for book suggestions. -The Ravelry group has reached 310 members! We did another pattern giveaway & the winner is MirandaJ. Enabling:-Gigglejelly 100% merino in Geranium. Don't forget…..*The Stripe Study Shawl knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread. Project bags shown on today's episode:-Absolute Wonder (One will be a prize for the Stripe Study Shawl KAL)-Craft Junky-Jessalu-PiddleloopPlus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!
FO's:-Zombie the Podcaster. -Manhattan sock #1. Part of the continuous KAL "Cast on for YenForYarn". US 2 using Twisted Limone. -Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Knit Picks Palette. Colorways Edamame, Custard, Sweet Potato and Kumquat Heather. (The knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.)Works In Progress: -Manhattan socks as part of the continuous KAL "Cast on for YenForYarn". US 2 using Twisted Limone.-Penelope the Empathetic Monster. This is for the Charminglochie KAL.-Crosswords at the Coffeehouse. Test knit for Karrie/knitpurlgurl. -Narragansett sweater. US 7 using Madelinetosh Vintage in the Cove colorway. (Sweater KAL beginning Feb 1st with Melissa/Meliabella from His & Hers Podcast & Heather/BoutrosBabe from Highland Handmades/The Fiberista Files Podcast.)-Uncle Frank sock #1. US 3 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Heavyweight, Mossay colorway. Spinning:-4oz Into The Whirled Doctor Who club. Shetland in the "Snow Angels with an Ood" colorway. Upcoming/Queued:-No More Tears socks designed by Erin/MommyNeedsYarn. Proceeds will go to Autism Speaks. Enabling:-Into the Whirled & Greenwoods Fiberworks fiber that I got from a destash. -Fibernymph Dyeworks yarn. -Timeless Totes 15'' Needlework Carrier. Don't forget…..*You can now subscribe to the podcast on Blip and watch on your Roku through the Blip channel. *The Stripe Study Shawl knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread. (Please tag projects with "KICKAL1" Thanks!)Plus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!
Works In Progress:-Manhattan socks as part of the continuos KAL "Cast on for YenForYarn". US 2 using Punta Merisock Handpainted.-Swatch for my Julissa sweater.D's Corner:-WIP: Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Knit Picks Palette. Colorways Edamame, Custard, Sweet Potato and Kumquat Heather.-WIP: Uncle Frank sock #1. US 3 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Heavyweight, Mossay colorway.FO's:-Chubby Chirp for SSK KAL using hands-on from Highland Handmades fiber.-Bowties are Cool socks. US 1, Sheepy Time Knits Sheepy Feet base in the Bowties colorway.-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in WD Flaschenpost and Feldmaus.(The knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.)Spinning:-WIP: Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. 50% SW Merino, 50% Tencel in the Goldfinch colorway (4oz).Upcoming/Queued:-Secret test knit.-Sweater KAL beginning Feb 1st with Melissa/Meliabella from His & Hers Podcast & Heather/BoutrosBabe from Highland Handmades/The Fiberista Files Podcast.-Lala's Mystery KAL. (I'm going to do a fingerless version.)-Penelope the Empathetic Monster for the Charminglochie KAL.-No More Tears socks designed by Erin/MommyNeedsYarn. Proceeds will go to Autism Speaks.Enabling:-Into The Whirled Doctor Who club, yarn & Fiber.-Highland Handmades yarn and fiber. The yarn is her special "Bouncin with Brodie" colorway for the No More Tears socks/Autism Speaks.-BeesyBee fiber.-All Spun Up fiber I purchased from a destash.Don't forget…..*The Stripe Study Shawl knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.(Please tag projects with "KICKAL1" Thanks!)Plus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!
Works In Progress:-Clockwork. US 4 using Sanguine Gryphon Bugga in the Painted Damsel colorway and Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in Ahoi! We're Different.-Chickadee Cowl. US 8 using handspun fingering (Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. Greenwood colorway. 60 SW Merino, 30 Bamboo, 10 Nylon.)-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in WD Flaschenpost and Feldmaus.(The knit-a-long will go from Jan 1st through Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.)D's Corner:-WIP: Honey Badger, sock #2. US 2 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight. Mill ends, unknown colorway.-WIP:Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Knit Picks Palette. Colorways Edamame, Custard, Sweet Potato and Kumquat Heather.FO's:-"Yes, I Picked Pink!" vanilla socks. US 1, Three Ewes Twisted in Fiber "Charlie in the box" colorway.Spinning:-WIP: Highland Handmades Pitch Pine Top. 75% Ecru BFL, 25% Black BFL in the Bushel colorway.-WIP: Beesybee Fibers BFL. Crossing the Canyon colorway.Upcoming/Queued:-Happy Frog. Thank you, Lisa (Fibernymph)!-Snuggles Project. Sadie from Yarnivore is hosting a KAL.Misc/Off Topic:-Darren is now on Plurk-DJknitsalot.Enabling:-Woolgatherings Mixed BFL.-Absolute Wonder Tall Project Drawstring Bags. (The monkey one will be a prize for the Stripe Study Shawl KAL.)Project bags shown on today's episode:-Absolute Wonder-Jessalu-Piddleloop-Three Bags FullDon't forget…..*The Podcast is now available on iTunes!Plus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!
Works In Progress:-Bowties are Cool socks. US 1, Sheepy Time Knits Sheepy Feet base in the Bowties colorway.-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in WD Flaschenpost and Feldmaus.(The knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.)D's Corner:-Honey Badger, sock #2. US 2 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight. Mill ends, unknown colorway.-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Knit Picks Palette. Colorways Edamame, Custard, Sweet Potato and Kumquat Heather.FO's:-Chickadee Cowl. US 8 using handspun fingering (Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. Greenwood colorway. 60 SW Merino, 30 Bamboo, 10 Nylon.)Spinning:-WIP: Highland Handmades Pitch Pine Top. 75% Ecru BFL, 25% Black BFL in the Bushel colorway.-FO: Beesybee Fibers BFL. Crossing the Canyon colorway.Upcoming/Queued:-Snuggles Project. Sadie from Yarnivore is hosting a KAL.Misc/Off Topic:-Trying to read more if you have any book suggestions. Enabling:-Walmart wire baskets.-Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in Feldmaus.-Sheepy Time Knits Jan club shipment. "Melody Pond" colorway in the Pearl necklace base.-Woolgatherings Polwarth/Silk blend.Project bags shown on today's episode:-Absolute Wonder (One will be a prize for the Stripe Study Shawl KAL.)-Craft Junky-Jessalu-PiddleloopDon't forget…..*The Stripe Study Shawl knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.Plus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!