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Join Rose and Sara as they take to the airways to share their love for the wonderful world of fiber arts. The Sow's Ear is a combined yarn shop and cafe, and after 24 years we are simply bursting knowledge and passion for the fiber arts - just as our shelves are stocked with all the yarn and tools a person needs to pursue them. In this inaugural episode we talk a little about the history of The Sow's Ear and our own histories with crafting and as members of the Sow Family.
Inspiration - where does it come from? Where does it go? How do we coax it back during those spells we all go through when motivation is running a little thin? On this week's episode of Skeins on Main, Rose and Sara chat about going through creative dry spells, attempts to recapture the fiber muse but also giving ourselves grace to slow down and allow for periods of rest.
Fall is here an spooky season is almost upon us! This week we discuss how to add crochet to all aspects of your life for Halloween. From pillows to sweaters, get some ideas for your next project, our thoughts on how they went, and check out our holiday patterns!
John Hibbs, Co-Founder of CoEfficient, joins me to explore organisational performance from the human perspective.We discuss:
Record date: 1/11/23 Edited by: Kelsi Dranks W Beers!..again! Space Camper Hyper Warp Black IPA from Boulevard West O Vanilla Bean Coco Stour by west O Announcements and Gravel Knits Events Year Long Fiber Challenge Submission Form - New for 2023! #gravelknitsstash Stash Challenge 2022 - Prize winners! Stein Champion - Shannon 2nd - Emmarie - Handspun 3rd- Linda - Skein 4th Quarter - 1: Shannon - Notions 2: Missy - Stitch Marker 2023 MALs! We will continue to go head to head for the stein Stein if participate in all 4 get an entry Q1 Do something new for you - "New Year New Skills" Q2 Expand your knowledge on a skill - "Grow Your Skills" What have you been listening to? Mostly Knitting Podcast What's Brewing Kelsi: Rainbrioche Blues #2 - 80 Stitches Lovecrafts Pattern Link Kelsi's Ravelry Link By Katrin Schubert Spinning!!! Radnor from Southern Cross Fibre 4 ply on my e-spinner *Next time I buy more fibre, I want it from David! Listed as a Vulnerable breed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust of the U.K. Polwarth/Silk from Three Waters Farm 2 ply on my e-spinner Sort of a Rainbow Caitlyn: Fraser Test Knit Tracey's magic gloves New Year's Cast On 2023 What's on tap (FOs) Kelsi: Watts Yarn Christmas Mini Mystery Box - Fiber 4 Days with different types of fiber for each day - 4 different colors Look for the Rainbows something.wonderful.studio on instagram Merino/Nylon Rolag set Azel Pullover By Heidi May Cozy Cuffed Mitts Karen Everitt In my handspun - Rise and Shine on Falkland by Three Waters Farm Ravelry Link Caitlyn: Megan Jane for Eric by Katie Pomper MC Thuja and CC is 4065 (green) It's so fun to be knitting a hat again! http://thepompknits.com/ What's Hopping Caitlyn: Wats Yarn!! Funfetti DK! light blue tweed!!!!!! 2 Skeins! 3D Printed Lucet Handle: No Handle Handle: With Handle Color: Silky Lavender Topic: Ideas for 2023! Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits Our Website is: GravelKnits.com Kelsi Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsij Caitlyn Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd instagram: CaitlynNLloydKnitsandBikes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 241 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes with photos on my website by clicking here. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Knit Style Yarn Woolen Women Fibers Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins The Shift (Cowl) Pattern: The Shift by Andrea Mowry ($7 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & her website) Yarn: 3 Skeins of my Handspun Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Ravelry Project Page Marled Wave of Change Jacket Pattern: Wave of Change Jacket by Denise Bayron ($10 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 8 – 5.0 mm, US 9 – 5.5 mm + US 10 – 6.0 mm Yarn Marled effect achieved by holding yarn together. 2 sock + 1 DK or worsted 1 DK or worsted + 1 Aran Ravelry Project Page Needles: US 10 for the body. US 8 for the neck ribbing. US 9 for the bottom hem and non-button band ribbing sections. Yarns Used: Goosey Fibers, Sunsoaked Yarns, Hypnotic Yarn, Ross Farm (Henrietta), McKnits, Teenie Button Studio, Legacy Fiber Artz ,Spitfire & Fury DK+ my own handspun+ others! Modifications in the sleeves- after the first 3 decreases, I changed to doing decreases every other round until I got to the designated stitch count. Finished in the 3rd color stripe. If you're weary of marling, choose colors that are similar in value. Mixing a white with a dark color like black, dark purple or maroon is going to be a very stark contrast. I don't always love that. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Woolens & Nosh Socks Yarn: Woolens and Nosh 90% SW Targhee, 10% Nylon 3 Ply Yarn (411 yards / 100 grams) in the Sprout Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Sprout- 10 stripe- Light yellow, peach, ballet pink, maroon, dusty blue, kelly green, taupe, lighter grass green, cream, pale green. Yarn from Woolens & Nosh- Pigskin Party Pro Shop Sponsor Project Bag- Pigskin '22 Exclusive from Anne Beady Designs Brainstorming Christmas ideas- like these cute crocheted pieces that attach to a large wooden ring. You put them over the bar on the oven or dishwasher and then you can hang a dishtowel from the wooden ring. Here's a Pinterest link for a crochet option. Aila wants a fox. Oisin wants an alien. Hattie wants a unicorn because she thinks hers was lost. TBD. From the Armchair The Girl Next Door Podcast: I thoroughly enjoyed their annual Fall Extravaganza episodeand this year was no exception. I didn't especially enjoy the Serial Podcast recent update about Adnan Syed's case but I was relieved to hear that Syed was officially ruled out as a suspect in the murder of Hae Min Lee in 1999 (though he served 23 years in prison) Check out this local Baltimore news story. Congrats to Syed & and his family and especially his fierce friend and advocate Rabia Chaudry. Check out this video on Rabia's Instagram Feed for more details. Listen to Season 1 of Undisclosed if you want more about this case (especially if you only ever listed to Serial). I also enjoyed episodes 1 & 2 of Rabia's new podcast- Rabia & Ellyn Solve the Case. Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney Plus I adored it! In My Travels Riley, Mom & I enjoyed the Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul. Check out video on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel. Highlights- getting to see Cheryl & Jess from Hypnotic Yarn. Getting to see (and purchase) Pigskin sponsor Mcknits Yarn in person at Plymouth Harbor Knits At Wicked Good Yarn in Rockland, MA we learned about the Open Studios Event coming up November 19th & 20th. Check out the event's Facebook page for more details. We learned about Locker Hooking at Wicked Good Yarns in Rockland during the 2022 Cape and South Shore Yarn Haul. The Color Crazy website has the mesh you need to make it and the crochet hook with the eye. Have you ever tried it? You can buy a book about Locker Hooking on the Woolery's website for $12. Here's a blog post that seems to cover the basics if you're curious. KAL News Pigskin Party'22: The Official Hashtag is #DCSPigskinParty22 Pigskin Landing Page on the Down Cellar Studio Website. Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Link to the Official Rules Player Registration- Google Form Check out our amazing Sponsors! Click here for the Google doc with their websites and Instagram profiles. Check out the list of available Coupons from our amazing sponsors- Ravelry Link. Google Doc. Check out the Pigskin Exclusive Items in this Ravelry Thread Important Updates in this Episode Check out October's Coin Toss Interception hosted by Sunsoaked Yarns. Click here for the Ravelry Thread or here for the Google Doc with all the details you need. Will announce first of the Participation prizes in the next episode! Events Rhinebeck – NY Sheep and Wool Festival. October 15 & 16. CAKEpalooza: October 14 from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with ticketed & timed slots in Saugerties, NY Rhinebeck Prep- check out this PDF for my best tips. Rhinebeck- come see at 1p Saturday Podcaster Meet up on the Hill. Behind the Petting Zoo on the Map. EarthTonesGirl Falling Leaves Sock KAL runs 9/15 through 11/15 Check out this Instagram Post for details. The 5th annual Falling Leaves Sock KAL (knit along) runs from September 15-November 15. The official hashtag is #fallingleavessockkal2022 On a Happy Note Our well is at a normal level again! Cooking & doing laundry feels like a privilege when you haven't been able to do it for months. We have some Sneaky Pumpkins growing near our deck (where last year's pumpkins must have met their demise!) Apple Picking- my favorite day of the year Kids working around the yard with Dan. Getting firewood chopped and stacked. They moved our back steps to get ready for new railings that we're hiring a contractor to install. My Dad turned 70! We had a super fun party for him at my parents' house. I had a nasty cold which was a bummer for me, but otherwise it was great. Merry Everything & Happy Always Yarn Swap is open for sign ups. Thanks to those who knew I wanted to sign up and made sure I got in there. Swap Partners will be assigned on 10/16 so get into the Between Knits & Purls Ravelry Group ASAP if you want to join. 24 mini skeins/balls of 5-7 grams each (Fingering/Sock Yarn) I got self striping from Desert Vista Dyeworks yarn in the mail + my October Yarnable Subscription Box. Check out my Yarnable Unboxing Video on my YouTube Channel. Quote of the Week To improve the golden moment of opportunity, and catch the good that is within our reach, is the great art of life.–SAMUEL JOHNSON 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 240 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. 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 Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Stormy Nanaimo Pattern: Nanaimo Cardigan by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry or in kits on this website) Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick in the Storm Front colorway Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm), US 15 (10.0 mm), US 19 (15.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page 4.15 skeins (705 grams) Started collar in September 2021. Then put it aside and didn't pick up until Friday 9/23/22 Realized I forgot decrease round before ribbing on the sleeves and had to rip those back to fix them. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mermazing Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Mermazing Colorway (April 2022 Subscription Box) & mini skeins from Legacy Fiber Artz. Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Check out my Unboxing Video Here Yarn from Pigskin Party Sponsors Hypnotic Yarn/Yarnable Box & Legacy Fiber Artz- both Snack Shack Sponsors Project Bag from Anne Beady Designs (Pro Shop Sponsor) The Shift Pattern: The Shift by Andrea Mowry ($7 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & her website) Yarn: 3 Skeins of my Handspun Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Ravelry Project Page I messed up on a slipped stitch section in the decrease side, so I am going to continue it a few more times so it looks intentional, though you can hardly tell with the handspun. Portal Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes Base in the Portal Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Yarn from Legacy Fiber Artz- Pigskin Party Snack Shack Sponsor Woolens & Nosh Socks Yarn: Woolens and Nosh 90% SW Targhee, 10% Nylon 3 Ply Yarn (411 yards / 100 grams) in the Sprout Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Sprout- 10 stripe- Light yellow, peach, ballet pink, maroon, dusty blue, kelly green, tapue, lighter grass green, cream, pale green. Mini for cuffs and heels- brown with cream speckles. Yarn from Woolens & Nosh- Pigskin Party Pro Shop Sponsor Project Bag- Pigskin '22 Exclusive from Anne Beady Designs Sagamore Flyover Cowl Ravelry Project Page A take-off on my Sagamore Flyover Hat available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts. 2021 Scrappy Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: sock yarn minis and scraps Ravelry Project Page (started in April 2021. Picked back up in September 2022) In this project, I used Helical knitting using Video Tutorial from Knitty Natty & Cate's Clasp Weft join- check out my YouTube Tutorial by clicking here. Brainstorming Fidget Toys from Shanalines Designs- Ravelry Link & Payhip I want to cast on all the things! Should I cast on a Wave of Change Jacket by Denise Bayron to match Mom's at Rhinebeck? $10 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry Top down open front cardigan mostly stockinette w/ periodic purl ridges. Mom's is tunic length. I think I'd make my cropped to wear as a layering piece. Thinking mustard. This blog post by Susanna Winter has a great formula to help you figure out holding strands of various weights of yarn together to equal a different weight of yarn. Beth sent me Instagram stories from FashionSchoolDropOut who made one with worsted and 2 strands of sock. Changed colors after each purl bump. Thanks to AJ for recommending Fundamentals of Caring with Paul Rudd (2016 movie). Available on Netflix. I'm planning to watch it soon. From the Armchair The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren. 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 Take Back Bags from For Days does accept yarn. Thanks Rachel Kashani. Cost $20. They mail you a bag (takes 3 weeks to ship) The Large Bag measures 24 in x 24 in and fits 15 lbs Mail back with USPS. You will get a $20 credit to spend with them KAL News Pigskin Party'22: The Official Hashtag is #DCSPigskinParty22 Pigskin Landing Page on the Down Cellar Studio Website. Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Link to the Official Rules Player Registration- Google Form Check out our amazing Sponsors! Click here for the Google doc with their websites and Instagram profiles. Check out the list of available Coupons from our amazing sponsors- Ravelry Link. Google Doc. Check out the Pigskin Exclusive Items in this Ravelry Thread Important Updates in this Episode Thanks to everyone who participated in our Kick Off Events. Beth joined us from the hospital. AJ, from South Africa, and EJ from South Korea joined us from all sorts of crazy time zones! So great to see so many familiar faces in long time friends and to also get to know some of the newbies a little better. Tailgate Talk -ended 9/23 but you can enter for your points through 9/30 on the Points Tally Form. Fistbumps & Fives: Send some positivity to one of your Teammates, Opponents or Commissioners. Complete this challenge anytime between 9/20-9/30 and enter on the Points Tally Form to earn 100 bonus points. You'll need a link to your Ravelry or Instagram Post for validation. Enter your points by 9/30. Check out the details in the Ravelry Group or in this Google Doc. Check out October's Coin Toss Interception hosted by Sunsoaked Yarns. Click here for the Ravelry Thread or here for the Google Doc with all the details you need. Events Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul- Thursday 9/29 through Sunday 10/2. Check out their Event Website for details.Facebook Page available here. Greater Boston Yarn Crawl– Thursday 9/29 through Sunday 10/2 Rhinebeck – NY Sheep and Wool Festival. October 15 & 16. Wool & Folk Event– October 14th from 12p until 7p in Kingston, NY. Tickets still available. $45. 25 vendors. Podcaster Patio. 5 podcasts represented Outdoors. Food trucks and music. CAKEpalooza: October 14 from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with ticketed & timed slots in Saugerties, NY EarthTonesGirl Falling Leaves Sock KAL runs 9/15 through 11/15 Check out this Instagram Post for details. The official hashtag is #fallingleavessockkal2022 Life in Focus Tune in to hear an update on my 22 for 2022 list. Go Skiing 1/18/22 Loon mountain + 2 days in February Knit a garment out of handspun (from 2021)- Cowl in progress Spend at least two hours learning something new (on my own, in a class, YouTube videos etc) IDEAS FOR ME? Read 22 novels – 15 as of September Go to an art museum (travel in November- should be able to do this) Buy something a little extravagant – new skiis & bindings 1/17/22 Meet with financial planner about new investments. Emailed 9/27 Do at least 1 yoga video per month Jan, Feb, March, April May, June, July, Sept (no August) Kayak at one new place- NOPE Create the collage wall in my studio- purchased several items. Need to just pull the trigger. Visit Eme at school (April 2022) Try out the new trail on Grove Street -Sunday May 13, 2022 2nd Annual Nora Ephron Movies Day Laura visit in October. Maybe she wants to do this with me? 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 IDEAS FOR ME? Take a vacation/staycation before August (planned Saco trip & Northampton Concert trip for August) Buy a fabulous new dress to wear to weddings- April & September Have my car's backup camera checked out & ideally fixed- scheduled 10/12 Hire a professional photographer for family photos- emailed in Sept. Spend a weekend with Laura (in NY or MA) Go Apple Picking (on the calendar) Hang a calendar in the dining room- done in February On a Happy Note Conor's wedding (blog post available over on Patreon) Decorating for Fall Our friend Liz slept over so Dan could drive her to the airport very early the next morning. Long morning walks on the weekend. Quote of the Week A library is a medicine cabinet. What can heal one person may not work at all for somebody else. –SANDRA CISNEROS 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 239 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For Full Show notes with photos check out my website. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Woolen Women Fibers Cniotáil Láimhe Designs- Ravelry Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Recollection Blanket Pattern: Recollection by Deanne Ramsay ($6 crochet pattern available on Ravelry & Etsy– written in both US & UK Crochet terms) Yarn: Various full skeins and 20+ gram fingering weight yarn stash. Hook: J (6.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page Cast on with US K. It was still a little too tight but it works. Body done in a US J (6.0 mm) Blanket is 56 inches wide (not including the fringe). 6,576 meters for Stash Dash Baker Street Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Baker Street Colorway My Ravelry Project 278.6 meters for Stash Dash Hat for Dad Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood ($4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & on the Brooklyn Tweed website) Yarn: Fingering held double. Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in the Wellies Heather Colorway (black) & YarnBaker Fingering Weight Yarn in the Blazer colorway (blue) Needles: US 5 (4.5 mm) and US 7 (3.75 mm) My Ravelry Project Page 225.6 meters for Stash Dash. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Solstice Socks Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Solstice Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Mermazing Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Mermazing Colorway (April 2022 Subscription Box) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Check out my Unboxing Video Here The Shift Pattern: The Shift by Andrea Mowry ($7 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & her website) Yarn: 3 Skeins of my Handspun Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Ravelry Project Page Swatched- US 5, US 4 and finally US 3 LOVE working with my handspun. Cloudy + Rainbows Spinning Project Fiber: 4oz braid of BFL from Frabjous Fibers in the Rainy Day Rainbows Colorway Description- long stretches of light gray punctuated with shorter blips of rainbow colors Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Plans: will likely ply with another braid. Brainstorming I should start 2 crochet stockings that I need to have done by Thanksgiving. Planning another Shift Cowl for me! Yarn recycling. Do you know of any options besides mailing scraps to Hedgehog Fibres? Knitting in Passing Package from Sarah- the martini knitter . Fiber fill and yarn 2 blues Knitting will Millie megg and Hattie over the weekend. KAL News Pigskin Party'22: Official Hashtag is #DCSPigskinParty22 Pigskin Landing Page on the Down Cellar Studio Website. Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Link to the Official Rules Player Registration- Google Form Check out our amazing Sponsors! Click here for the Google doc with their websites and Instagram profiles. Check out the list of available Coupons from our amazing sponsors- Ravelry Link Check out the Pigskin Exclusive Items in this Ravelry Thread Tip from Sarah- Imagined Landscapes- on Watching or Ignoring Team Threads: You can set Ravelry Threads to watch or ignore. Watching a thread means it will pop up to the highest point under the stickied threads if there‘s a new post. Ignoring a thread means you never see it again – I use it to clear up teams I‘m not on so there‘s less visual clutter for my PSP. Check out this page on Ravelry for instructions on how to Ignore a Thread. Fist Bumps & Fives Challenge– check out this link for details. Complete this challenge anytime between 9/20-9/30 and enter on the Points Tally Form to earn 100 bonus points. You'll need a link to your Ravelry or Instagram Post for validation. Enter for points between 9/23-9/30. Virtual Kick Off Weekend-click here for the schedule Events Stash Dash (Hosted by The Knit Girllls) ended August 31st My final tally- 27,546 m Compare to previous years My best year ever! Beat 2020's total by 71 meters) 2021- 16,696. 2020-27,475 2019- 16,355 Funny how I bounce between 16k one year and 27 another! 32 projects 12 crochet. 14 knit, 6 skeins handspun Crochet- 20,679 meters Knit- 3,819 m Spinning- 3,046 m Types of Projects 11 pairs socks 6 skeins handspun 5 Blankets (18, 524 m) 4 cozies 2 Tops (1 crop, 1 tunic bathing suit cover up) 1 hat, 1 tie, 1 shawl, 1 toy, Jasmin ended this year with 10,838 Meters. I beat her by 16,707 meters!!! Jen's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc Jasmin's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul- Thursday 9/29 through Sunday 10/2. Check out their Event Website for details. Facebook Page available here. Pro Shop Sponsor Anne Beady will be at Salt Yarn Studio on Thursday 9/29 with her beautiful bags & design samples! Greater Boston Yarn Crawl– is also being held Thursday 9/29 through Sunday 10/2 EarthTonesGirl Falling Leaves Sock KAL runs 9/15 through 11/15 Check out this Instagram Post for details. Contest, News & Notes Check out my Stash Dash projects in a 2 part series on my YouTube Channel- click here for Video 1 & Video 2 September Yarnable Unboxing Video can be found here. On a Happy Note A quick visit from Laura in from NYC. Dan and I did a big cellar clean-out over Labor Day weekend. We enjoyed a big pool day (Oisin and Eme practiced their diving, Hattie practiced her swimming with Auntie Di) over Labor Day Weekend. We followed that with a clam bake, a belated birthday celebration for Oisin who turned 14 in June (while still in Ireland). Oisín working with Dan in the yard again this fall. They uncovered an impromptu pumpkin patch that sprung up next to our deck! We had our first fire of the fall. Pizza and beer after the boys were done working. Hattie (age 4) asked “are you gonna knit with me?” I asked if she was going to knit with ME! And she did. We enjoyed our last pool day and family trip to Hornstra for ice cream! Quote of the WeekAt some point in life the world's beauty becomes enough. You don't need to photograph, paint or even remember it. It is enough.–TONI MORRISONMusic -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/——Thank you for tuning in.Remember show notes for this episode can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/#If you have a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, I'd greatly appreciate it.I can be found on Ravelry as BostonJen and I'd love it if you came over to join our lively and engaged Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group.Check me out on Instagram at BostonJen1 if you want to see what I'm up to between episodes.Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube ChannelEmail me at downcellarstudio@gmail.com For website:Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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This is a story about yarn thievery, a hero who crochets (with appropriate sound effects, ha!), and how amazing and supportive the fiber community is. In this episode we mention: A Hundred Ravens yarn DFW Fiber Fest Knit City Rose City Yarn Crawl Habitat for Humanity Byrons Lens ABC 8 Story Gnorwen/Imagined Landscapes Maxim Cyr (Snuggle is Real) ND Yarn Co Gordon the Gourd (Knitty Jo) For context, we also briefly mention two of our amazing fiber friends, Adrian and Leah.
Lori & Jeanie are stand up paddle board students from the summer. We cover all the topics of paddle boarding, living in Sylvan Lake, Downtown Rochester and planning a range of future activities on a SUP. Plus discussions on what lies ahead after an awesome summer on the lake. Indoor SUP Workshop at Skeins on Main Yarn, Nov 14th & Dec 19th! Follow the Host Misty Luna Moon: https://lunamoonsupyoga.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misty-marcum/support
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One minute Health update On the Needles:(0:45) Genevieve worked on Jasmin's Theano test knit Jasmin FINISHED! her Theano test knit Gigi cast on a pair of autopilot socks for Jasmin Gigi Genevieve wound Subito Farms, Estabrook in "Marigold" Genevieve wound Tess Yarns,Kitten,Sliver Gigi is working on the Bramwell shawl out of Tess Yarns Kitten for Grandma Naheed Jasmin is making good progress on the Pyramis test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva Jasmin changed the collar on the Cabled Raglan pullover for Dr Gemma Genevieve worked on her hat Gigi cast on another Musselberg hat by Ysolda out of Oink Pigments Ladybug Love Jasmin is test knitting the Ursa Canis Dog sweater by Jacqueline Cieslak for Han in Little Skein Targhee Sweater "Juniper" In Stitches:(15:18) Genevieve wore her Gryffindor Hat, her Hearthstone, her Manos Sweater, her Water's Edge cardigan(our of Abstrct Fibers Perfect red), her Sweet Im-peach-ment Hat, her scarf she made herself, her Barberry Sweater, and her Anna Cardigan Gigi snuggled under the Halloween quilt, and the KAL King quilt Jasmin wore her Odds and ends cardigan and her Bandit cardigan Events:(19:20) Stash Dash is over! Knitgirllls are giving away prizes Jasmin has posted her Stash Dash spreadsheet here Bay Area Fiber Fair - JUNE 25 - SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 RHINEBECK! October 16-17 2021, and Indie Untangled ! Mother Knows Best:(24:17) When you get it done, is when you get it done! Purloined From Sheepspot When Knitting Attacks(28:33) Jasmin neglected to add the bust darts to her Pyramis. Rrrrrip Gigi is foiled by a model, the Roomba, and not using the KnitCompanion app. Straw into Gold(37:41) Finished plying the Lisa Souza Ultrafine Australian Merino Roving (Emerald city) , for the INCREDIBLES set of family sweaters Finished plying the white Sue Reuser cormo (“Farrah”) Genevieve wound Skeins of finished Sue Reuser cormo 3ply and 4ply (4 skeins wound,3 left to wind) Genevieve counted yardage for her mom's Liza Souza, Australian Superfine Merino, 4ply,in Emerald City(four skeins) (total yardage for this is 1,386 (not multiplied by 5 yet)) Genevieve practiced winding bobbins Knits in Space:(43:03) Visit with Dr Gemma Wollkanal. Frieda und Laura, Saga of about 300kg colored wool, Röhnschaf, And Sew On: (42:55) Trouser Drafting class at Cañada College started. Jasmin measured Mood mystery box! Gigi need s to consult Fabric for Fashion The Swatch Book, so she can figure out what they got Jamin installed a nose wire for Dr Gemma's mask
Your hosts: Amy aka JKnitMa on Ravelry and Megan aka JustRunKnit on Ravelry This week we are sharing a fun game with mystery skeins of yarn from Eat Sleep Knit. Grab your knitting and join us!Grab skeins like ours at Eat Sleep Knit: https://www.eatsleepknit.com/cshop/featured/Use coupon code ZOMBIES for a free pattern with purchaseSpeckle-tastic Madelinetosh Willy Wonka mini-skeinAmy's Skeins1 - Farmers Daughter Fibers, Rocky Mountain Purls2 - Dream In Color, Jilly3 - Malabrigo, SusuroMegan's Skeins1 - Moondrake Co, Mohair lace2 - Sweet Georgia Yarns, Flaxen Silk3 - Hazel Knits, Lively DKMake sure to enter to win some of these awesome yarns on Instagram and Discord ZK News and Join Discord ZKN events and Sign-up info
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 211 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 KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Shout out to Ultimate Insider Patrons: Beth, Luanne, Kathy, Candy & Theresa Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Recalibrate Top Pattern: Recalibrate Top by Shana Cohen (test knit) Needles: US 8 Yarn: 2 Skeins of Teal Torch Knits in colorways: Charcoal & Dowager Countess. Goosey Fibers Goosey Sock in the Scarecrow Colorway, MadelineTosh Tosh Sock in the Birch Grey Colorway Ravelry Project Page I knit size 5; full length. Check out my almost-done Happy Dance Video from Instagram. Modifications: I changed the striping sequence for the left & right body. For my size I was supposed to do 2 garter ridges per color striping all the way across the body. Instead I did: 7 repeats of the 2-garter ridge stripes (7 each of cream + gray) 7 repeats of 1 garter ridge stripes (7 each of cream + gray). Split hem: Front: Picked up 4 sts from each side panel plus the front stitches. Knit 18 rows (9 garter ridges). Back: Picked up 5 stitches from each side panel plus the back stitches. Knit 22 rows (11 garter ridges). For the edging on split hem section, I started and ended each RS row with (k1, s1pw wyif, k1). I started and ended each WS row with (s1pw wyif, k1, s1pw wyif). Pattern is available for pre-sale now $8.00. Click here for Ravelry Link. Click here for PayHip Link. This pattern is available for presale. Save 20% with code SUMMER. Dragonboat Christmas Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Dragonboat (self striping), Minis from Holly Press Fibers for Cuff. Heel & Toe in Twisted Owl Fiber Studios in the Poison Ivy colorway Ravelry Project Page 268.7 meters for Stash Dash Alien Knight & His Horse Pattern: Princess & Knight by Silvia Usón (~$4.25 pattern on Etsy– English & Spanish) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in Black, Alfalfa (green), Midnight Heather (Navy) & Big Twist Twinkle (Silver) Hook: C (2.75 mm) Safety Eyes from 6060 on Etsy. My Ravelry Project Page 46 meters for Stash Dash Hydrangea Stripes Blanket #2 Pattern: Hydrangea Stripes Blanket by Lucy of Attic24 (free crochet blanket)- Ravelry Link. Website link. My Ravelry Project Page Hook: I (Cast on with K hook) Yarn: Vanna's Choice in Shadow Ombre, Orion Blue, Burgundy & Sea glass, Sprightly Acrylic Worsted in Suede & Big Twist Soft in Rose & Charcoal I cast on 86 to make this blanket smaller than my last one. I followed the border instructions in the pattern. 3 rounds of a spike stitch: gray, pink, gray, then I did a round of HDC in the gray. Love the look! About 39 inches squares before border. 1,149 meters for Stash Dash Stash Dash total to date: 4,891 meters. Click here to see my Spreadsheet Tracker. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Fibernymph Dye Works Shetland Spin Three 2 oz braids of natural Shetland Ravelry Project Page Onto the 3rd 2oz braid (the darkest of the 3 shades) Solid Granny Square Blanket 2021 Edition Yarn: fingering weight scraps Hook: D (3.25mm) Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia- Find this pattern on Ravelry or directly on the Lullaby Lodge website My Ravelry Project Page I ripped out the color squares I could salvage from last summer's blanket and made some new ones too. Not in Kansas Anymore Socks Yarn: Agirlandherwool Sock in the Not In Kansas Anymore Colorway. Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page Happy Birthday Socks Yarn: Freckled Whimsy Serendipity Sock Yarn in the Happy Birthday Colorway. Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams My Ravelry Project Page Paton's Rainbow Stripes Yarn: Paton's Kroy in the Rain Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams I finished first sock with Jen from the Commuter Knitter Podcast who needed some motivation to make the second of her Blue Stripe Ragg Patons socks. We talked about these on our Crafty Chat on my YouTube Channel. Brainstorming Another crochet blanket. Another Recalibrate Top. I'd like to cast on something with the Tequila Sunrise Cheviot that I spun last summer from Blueberry Chick Yarn (click here for my Ravelry Project Page). 473 yards. crochet shawl maybe? Let me know if you have any suggestions. From the Armchair Listening to The Midnight Library by Matt Haig- Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link Crafty Adventures I did just a little bit of painting with the girls. I'll include a few minutes of audio after the music if you want to tune in. KAL News Splash Pad- May 28 through July 31 Check out the Splash Pad '21 Sponsors Rules, sponsor list and so much more can be found on the Splash Pad '21 landing page on my website Sign up here. Splash Pad Ravelry Links: Start Here Thread Mark it Monday Thread Poolside Chat Thread 4th of July Challenge posted in Ravelry Group In this episode- I shared the details of the 4th of July Challenge. Details on my website & on Ravelry. I announced a bunch of Participation Winners. If you won- please reach out to me via Ravelry or email. Events Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast with Monica and Cortney- Summer Bingo starts end of May. Check out their website #CCRRsummerbingo2021 Bingo card can be found saved to Stories Highlights in their Instagram account. Knit Girllls Stash Dash May 28-August 31. Check out their website for more details. They will be hosting the event on Discord this year. Vogue Virtual Knitting Live– July 15-18. Tour de Fleece. Saturday June 26 through Sunday July 18, 2021 Ravelry Link Fiberworld July 21-25, 2021. Click here for their website. 2020 Summer Olympics will begin on Friday, July 23, 2021 Contest, News & Notes I learned about the Woolly Wishes organization on Episode 39 of the WeCrochet Podcast They provide Syrian families with warm clothing items, toys, and blankets among other things. Check out the link above for more details about where in California to mail handmade items that they will deliver to the Syrian refugee camps. On a Happy Note Oisin and Will's birthday sleepover. Seeing fireflies in the driveway! Will's soccer game and Riley's softball game. Hattie, Aila and Emelyn's dance recital. Great pool day for Father's Day. Hair color (for me) and cuts for Mom & me. Oisin's birthday at the beach! Sleepover with all 5 girls. blanket forts. manicures, making pancakes and muffins, painting, video games. barbies and most of them were only with us for about 15 hours! Quote of the Week In order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse. – Anthon St. Maarten 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 Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 210 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Some Years Later Crafty Adventures In my Travels KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Fibernymph Dye Works & Knit Style Yarns Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Freewheeler Sweater Pattern: Freewheeler by Kristen Finlay (Ravelry Link) $11 AUD (~$9 US) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) Yarn (held double): Holiday Yarns FlockSock (Badger Black Colorway); CeCe's Wool Yarn Baby! 1120 yards fingering weight Superwash Merino (Cherries Jubilee Colorway) Ravelry Project Page I knit the size 42. I decreased every row towards the end of the decrease section. I went down 2 sizes for ribbing US 5. 2,048 meters for Stash Dash Playhouse Scrappy Socks Pattern: OMG Socks by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in Playhouse colorway + other leftovers of Felici My Ravelry Project Page Check out my Knit Picks Affiliate Link if you want to purchase some Felici Yarn Felici Colorways used: Ribbit Playhouse Witch's Brew Currant Mood Beyond the wall Used 66g of yarn- 262 meters Stash Dash Total as of this recording: 2,311 meters Click here for a link to the spreadsheet I'm using to track my Stash Dash Meters. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Recalibrate Top Pattern: Recalibrate Top by Shana Cohen (test knit) Find Shana on Instagram. Needles: US 8 Yarn: 2 Skeins of Teal Torch Knits in colorways: Charcoal & Dowager Countess. Goosey Fibers Goosey Sock in the Scarecrow Colorway, MadelineTosh Tosh Sock in the Birch Grey Colorway Ravelry Project Page Fibernymph Dye Works Shetland Spin Three 2 oz braids of natural Shetland Ravelry Project Page Onto the 3rd 2oz braid (the darkest of the 3 shades) Candy Color Socks Yarn: Regia 4 ply in Colorway 01160 Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page CO 60 sts. 2×2 rib. Reduced down to 56 after heel. Dragonboat Christmas Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Dragonboat (self striping), Minis from Holly Press Fibers for Cuff. Heel & Toe in Twisted Owl Fiber Studios in the Poison Ivy colorway Ravelry Project Page I made two 25g balls that each had 16 stripes. I need about 9 stripes for foot (before toe) based on other Felici socks. Aim for 7 stripes on leg. All but toe of second sock is done. So close. Solid Granny Square Blanket 2021 Edition Yarn: fingering weight scraps Hook: D (3.25mm) Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia- Find this pattern on Ravelry or directly on the Lullaby Lodge website My Ravelry Project Page Made maybe 10 new squares completed recently. Ripped out color squares from last summer's blanket. Not in Kansas Anymore Socks Yarn: Agirlandherwool Sock in the Not In Kansas Anymore Colorway. Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page Happy Birthday Socks Yarn: Freckled Whimsy Serendipity Sock Yarn in the Happy Birthday Colorway. Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams My Ravelry Project Page Hydrangea Stripe #2 Pattern: Hydrangea Stripes Blanket by Lucy of Attic24 (free crochet blanket)- Ravelry Link. Website link. My Ravelry Project Page Hook: I (Cast on with K hook) Yarn: Vanna's Choice in Shadow Ombre, Orion Blue, Burgundy & Sea glass, Sprightly Acrylic Worsted in Suede & Big Twist Soft in Rose & Charcoal Cast on 86. From the Armchair Finished reading: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt- Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Finished reading: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman Recommended by Mara. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link Re-listening to: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Bookshop Affiliate Link, Amazon Affiliate Link Some Years Later Last June I used some Lion Brand Re-up in rainbow colors plus gray and Black to make a fun Mason Jar Cozy. We use it all the time but with washing and nearly daily use it could probably stand to be replaced. Ravelry Project Page 2 years ago I finished up a scrappy hexagon blanket that I later gifted to friend and co-worker Lauren for her baby girl, Meadow. I still see her posting pics of her daughter using it. Ravelry Project Page Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern from Make and Do Crew Website Joining Hexagon YouTube Video Crafty Adventures Punch Needle Kit with pattern by Teresa Kogut Pattern: PN165- For Ewe Link to purchase pattern only on Etsy for $12. I purchased my complete kit from Tree House Fiber Arts. Click here for their website. Kit included: 7″/9″ Morgan hoop, weavers cloth, floss, Ultra Punch Needle, Needle threaders, pattern, instructions. Kits no longer available but Rachel does have double hoop, pattern and the punch needle in stock. Helpful resources: YouTube Videos by the Woolery & Kate Gillery Took Mom's advice and separated out whole skeins of embroidery floss into the 3 strands I needed and put them on bobbins. From there I could load my punch needle and keep going until I decided to cut instead of running out of floss and having to thread it again and again. Got through nearly all of the sheep! In My Travels Dan & I enjoyed our first Tentrr experience. Site: Mauralou Farm in Rhode Island. We had dinner in Westport MA at the Back Eddy Restaurant. KAL News Splash Pad- May 28 through July 31 Check out the Splash Pad '21 Sponsors Rules, sponsor list and so much more can be found on the Splash Pad '21 landing page on my website Sign up by filling out this Google Form Splash Pad Ravelry Links: Start Here Thread Mark it Monday Thread Pool Party Prep- Chat Thread Events Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast with Monica and Cortney- Summer Bingo starts end of May. Check out their website #CCRRsummerbingo2021 Bingo card can be found saved to Stories Highlights in their Instagram account. Knit Girllls Stash Dash May 28-August 31. Check out their website for more details. They will be hosting the event on Discord this year. Vogue Virtual Knitting Live– June 10-13, July 15-18. Tour de Fleece. Saturday June 26 through Sunday July 18, 2021 Ravelry Link Fiberworld July 21-25, 2021. Click here for their website. 2020 Summer Olympics will begin on Friday, July 23, 2021 Fiberworld July 21-25! Contest, News & Notes Check out my Yarnable June Subscription Box Unboxing on YouTube Stay tuned for an upcoming Craft chat with Beth, MDQuilter on my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Life in Focus I talked about how I planned for and successfully navigated a really intense work week! On a Happy Note During the first weekend of June we had Hattie and Oisin for a sleepover. Starte d the weekend with a surprise school pick up for Hattie & taking her out for ice cream. We enjoyed our nephew Will's confirmation + picnic by the beach after. Getting 4 days in a row with my dear friend Kim. Listening to audiobooks with Dan. Swap box from my Merry Everything and Happy Always Swap Partner in the Between Knits & Purls Ravelry Group Can't wait to open each day in July! Birthday Flowers + puzzle from Dan Quote of the Week Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action. “― William James 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 Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/
Thank you for tuning in to Episode 209 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week’s segments included: On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Cookie & Bees, Knitters Brewing Co, Geektastic Fibers On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Freewheeler Sweater Pattern: Freewheeler by Kristen Finlay (Ravelry Link) $11 AUD (~$8.35 US) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) Yarn (held double): Holiday Yarns FlockSock (Badger Black Colorway); CeCe’s Wool Yarn Baby! 1120 yards fingering weight Superwash Merino (Cherries Jubilee Colorway) Ravelry Project Page Playhouse Scrappy Socks Pattern: OMG Socks by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici My Ravelry Project Page Knit Picks Affiliate Link Felici Colorways used: Ribbit Playhouse Witch’s Brew Currant Mood Beyond the wall Not in Kansas Anymore Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: agirlandherwool sock in the Not in Kansas Anymore colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Deschain Pattern Deschain by Leila Raven Needles:: US 9 (5.5 mm) Yarn. Rowan Creative Linen. Colorway 00624- Gray. Size: Smallest (54 1/4 in bust) Calls for 16-22″ positive ease. I should have around 19″ Modification: added 1 lace repeat to the front of the top Ravelry Project Page Fibernymph Dye Works Shetland Spin Three 2 oz braids of natural Shetland Currently spinning on the 3rd 2oz braid (the darkest of the 3 shades) Ravelry Project Page I shared how our Patreon Community is doing a challenge in May that’s helping me with this. Check out my Patron options here. Recalibrate Top Pattern: Recalibrate Top by Shana Cohen (test knit) Needles: US 8 Yarn: 2 Skeins of Teal Torch Knits in colorways: Charcoal & Dowager Countess. Goosey Fibers Goosey Sock in the Scarecrow Colorway, MadelineTosh Tosh Sock in the Birch Grey Colorway Ravelry Project Page Brainstorming My Cozy Classic Raglan (Ravelry Project Page) is too big in the arm holes. Think that was the original issue not the length. May rip it all out and use yellow MCN for something else. It’s too scrumptious to sit in the closet Alien Knight + Horse for Oisin- Ravelry Link to Pattern. Click here to view my Google Spreadsheet for Stash Dash Brainstorming & Tracking WIPs/FOs From the Armchair The Knitting Pickle Podcast with Penrose Knits on YouTube. Check out the channel here. Thank you to Jessica & Karen of the Make Good Podcast. They sponsored the Designer Panel I spoke on with Indie Untangled last weekend. They talked about some of the designers on Episode 27. Link here. Finished Books (spoiler alert- I recommend them all): Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon- Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Show Your Work by Austin Kleon. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Keep Going by Austin Kleon. Bookshop Affiliate Link. The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Crafty Adventures Punch Needle Kit with pattern by Teresa Kogut Pattern: PN165- For Ewe Link to purchase pattern only on Etsy for $12. I purchased my complete kit from Tree House Fiber Arts. Click here for their website. Kit included: 7″/9″ Morgan hoop, weavers cloth, floss, Ultra Punch Needle, Needle threaders, pattern, instructions. Kits no longer available but Rachel does have double hoop, pattern and the punch needle in stock. Helpful resources: YouTube Videos by the Woolery & Kate Gillery Crafting with Hattie: Watercolors. coloring with crayons. We sewed up holes in Dave’s seams and added more stuffing. Oisin won him at the arcade sleepover in 2014. Still one of his favorites. Check out this vlog video for some of that! I did some visible mending on some of Mom’s socks. This book was handy (I borrowed it from my local library for a bit) Mending with Love : creative repairs for your favorite things by Noriko Misumi Bookshop Affiliate Link . Amazon Affiliate Link. In My Travels We recently spent a weekend away in Orange MA at a cottage rented through AirBnB on Lake Mattawa. Breweries we visited: Element Brewing: not our favorite Pioneer Valley Brewery: enjoyed their Double Features Brewery at Four Star Farms: most beautiful brewery we’ve ever been to. Growing hops all around tap room. Enjoyed their Bine Cutter New England IPA KAL News Splash Pad- May 28 through July 31 Check out the Splash Pad ’21 Sponsors Rules, sponsor list and so much more can be found on the Splash Pad ’21 landing page on my website Sign up by filling out this Google Form Kick Off Weekend: Friday May 28- Sunday May 30th. Click here for the Google Doc that contains the schedule. Heads up, 7p-9p Zoom -Knit Night with BostonJen (Patrons only; sign up for Patreon by clicking here) Splash Pad Ravelry Links: Start Here Thread Mark it Monday Thread Pool Party Prep- Chat Thread Events Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast with Monica and Cortney- Summer Bingo starts end of May. Check out their website Use #CCRRsummerbingo2021 on Instagram Bingo card can be found saves to Stories Highlights in their Instagram account. Knit Girllls Stash Dash May 28-August 31. Stay tuned to their website for more details. Vogue Virtual Knitting Live– June 10-13, July 15-18. Tour de Fleece. Saturday June 26 through Sunday July 18, 2021 Ravelry Link Fiberworld July 21-25, 2021. Click here for their website. On a Happy Note Getting to interact with our youngest niece, Gabriella. Live streaming Riley’s dance competition New eyeglasses! Hattie and Oisin’s sleepover! Selfies with Hattie- “no not like that!” with the filters Visiting with my friend Laura down the Cape. So much fun with our Project 465 in May with Patreon group! Thankful to so many of you who signed up recently! Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Quote of the Week “Some things are better off ignored than attacked. Attention is the oxygen of conflict. When you fight a problem, you breathe life into it. When you starve a problem of your attention, you suffocate it. In a surprising number of cases, the way to solve a problem is to ignore it.” -James Clear 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 Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/
Ewe Knit & Sew, LLC is a veteran/woman owned small business. Leanne Wade, the owner, does all of the designing, hand-dyeing, sewing, quilting, and crafting. She specializes in MCN with in a variety of weights from fingering to bulky. Skeins range from 161 to 822 yards to give customers incredible yarn at a great value! Each color way reflects Leanne's journeys through love, war, and everything in between. Bags and notions are quirky, chic, and filled with a sense of humor. Leanne's quilts are heirloom quality and showcase her love of the fiber arts with emphasis on the farms and animals. Ewe Knit & Sew is committed to ensuring that the fiber arts are never lost, an unforgettable customer experience, and putting happiness back into the world one stitch at a time!
Maggie Casey and Judy Steinkoenig are well known as teachers and writers. Almost every day for 28 years, you would have found one or both of them behind the counter or helping customers at their store, Shuttles, Spindles & Skeins in Boulder, Colorado. The retail store closed in early 2020, and as they plan their next projects, they sat down to tell us about the behind-the-scenes truths of owning a yarn store. Is it as delightful or as difficult as people might imagine? What’s the strangest request they ever got? What was the hardest decision they ever faced together? We got the inside scoop.
Umsjón: Matthías Már Magnússon og Lovísa Rut Kristjánsdóttir Létt stemning í Popplandi dagsins, allskonar tónlist, nýtt og gamalt í bland og þessar helstu tónlistarfréttir. Plata vikunnar kynnt til leiks, platan Þorralögin sem Ragga Gísla og Spraðabassarnir sendu frá sér fyrir skemmstu og platan dagsins er áttunda plata PJ Harvey, Let England Shake, en hún varð 10 ára um helgina. Gugusar og Auður - Frosið Sólarlag Chris Isaak - Wicked Game Olivia Rodrigo - Drivers License Ómar Ragnarsson - Bolla Bolla Nirvana - Where Do You Sleep Last Night Hylur - Talk To You Warmland - Superstar Minimal Madness - House of Fun Miike Snow - Animal Ragga Gísla - Þorralitirnir Dimma - Andvaka Baggalútur - Hlægifíflin Teitur Magnússon - Líft í Mars Pj Harvey - The Glorious Land Valdimar - Beðið eftir Skömminni Ingvi Þór - Steinsteypurómantík The Killers - When You Were Young Nýdönsk - Á Plánetunni Jörð Mugsion og GDRN - Heim Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc. Greentea Peng - Spells Adele - Set Fire To The Rain Cease Tone - Continents Rag N Bone Man - All You Ever Wanted London Grammar - Lose Your Head Toto - Rosanna Dísa - Velkominn Þorri Bogomil Font & Flís - Veðurfræðingarnir Hreimur - Gegnum Tárin Bee Gees - Night Fever Haki - Ekkert Vesen á Mér ft. Huginn Kristín Sesselja - Earthquake Síðan Skein Sól - Ég Verð að fá að Skjóta Þig Emilíana Torrini - Vertu Úlfur Titillag Páll Óskar - Söngur um Lífið PJ Harvey - Let England Shake Ampop - My Delusions Alicia Keys - Love Looks Better H.E.R. - Fight For You Todmobile - Stelpurokk Royal Blood - Typhoons Sault - Wildfires Hjaltalín - Crack in a Stone The Weeknd - Save Your Tears
Episode 3 is (finally) here! We talk to Marty Jiffar AND Daniel Packer (Our real life siblings!!!) about New Knitter Icarus Syndrome, Isaac makes our mouth water with his cheesy risotto, and Rebekeh is hungry as usual.For those of you who want to skip the gloomy headlines and get to the cheese, This Week in COVID ends at 7:30.Recipe Links:Leek Risotto: https://food52.com/recipes/20271-leek-risotto?fbclid=IwAR2o9QFlAaDlkuZ4pS05ARXn2Z0C9dyQmlu9ZT7aXK6vRq2Ez_tuukfJGiwArancini: https://www.thekitchn.com/easy-leftover-risotto-balls-256202Recommendations: Daniel recommends This is How You Lose the Time War (Book).Marty recommends B7 by Brandy (Album).Isaac recommends Holiday Rush (Movie).Rebekeh recommends AJ & The Queen (TV Show).Music by Jonah Nichols, Artwork by Marty Jiffar.
Stash Enhancements Jess: Purple lamb fiber co in its complicated on their sparkly sock base and some hand spun by Switchknits in denim berry and spilt ink. Spilt ink is blacks and blues and denim berry is ashy pastels of blue and pink and lilac. I also got hat yarn for Abbys hat for next year. It's Letlopi and it's one skein each of blue pink and white. Kelsi: I had a stash update until it turned into a project - the Elsa Cape - Cascade Cantata, in the amazing colors of 25 (turquoise) and 1 (white) Caitlyn: Tulip icord Knitter Machine My mom gave me 2 Skeins of Malabrigo Sock yarn Colorway Candombe for Christmas! First Order: WEBs order for Baby Yoda (Grogu) hats. The struggle is real on finding orange! Various Cloudborn, Muumitalo, and Cascade yarns details on gravel knits website. Second Order: WEBs Various Cloudborn and Cascade yarns details on gravel knits website. Third Order: Fibernymph Dye Works End of the year sale-each order received three free minis: Peace Blue, Hope Yellow, Happiness Other yarns listed on our website. Fourth Order: Love Crafts Clearance Sale! 12/31/20 Details on our website, Malabrigo, Cascade, and Novita 7 Veljestä Napapiiri Quote or Question of the episode: “We can choose to be affected by the world or we can choose to affect the world.” Heidi Wills IRL Podcast: Next Question with Katie Couric - Turnout series Sustainable Minimalist podcast episode (Dec 22nd is about laundry) Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram at: GravelKnits You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Check us out at untapped for today's beverages at Gravel Knits Kelsi: Ravelry: GISGrl Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsidj Caitlyn: Ravelry: firefly171717 Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support
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Y'all have no idea how hard it was to not name this episode "8====D~~". It was extremely fucking hard (rim shot). Other finalists included: "Reading the Skeins of Jizz" "Adios, screaming, flayed dude. We hardly knew ya." And, clearly the best, but also the most confusing: "The Reverend Horton Hot Brian Setzer Takes". The mind boggles at how good we are at naming shows. Anyways, enjoy the episode. Stay safe, wear a mask. https://twitter.com/DB_Sleazy https://twitter.com/BrotherSRM https://www.patreon.com/40kBadcast https://shop.spreadshirt.com/40kBadcast/ contact@40kbadcast.com https://www.facebook.com/40kBadcast/
Quick interview episode! Ali Telfer is the dyer behind Savvy Skeins. I used her Optimum DK yarn in my new pattern, the Elicit hat. I hope you enjoy our chat! Full show notes and photographs are at kinoknits.com/083. Recorded Thursday, August 27, 2020.
Umsjón: Matthías Már Magnússon og Lovísa Rut Kristjánsdóttir. Ýmislegt um að vera í Popplandi í dag, allskonar tónlist, ný tónlist í takt við eldri og förum yfir þessar helstu tónlistarfréttir, Eurovision og Íslensku tónlistarverðlaunin. Blaðamannafundur almannavarna í beinni útsendingu og plata vikunnar á sínum stað, sem er nýjasta plata Huldumanna og heitir Þúsund Ára Ríkið. Rúnar Júl - Hamingjulagið Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street Hope Sandoval & The Warm Intentions - Let Me Get There (ft. Kurt Vile) GDRN - Lætur Mig (ft. Floni) Harry Styles - Adore You Hipsumhaps - Bleik Ský Bruce Springsteen - Hello Sunshine Benni Hemm Hemm - Miklabraut Teitur Magnússon - Hvíti Dauði Duffy - Warwich Avenue Arlo Parks - Eugene Sigrún Stella - Sideways Huldumenn - Augnablik og Aftur Heim Emilíana Torrini - Me And Armini Böddi - Þessi Tár Billie Eilish - No Time To Die Bríet - Esjan Guðmundur R. & Bubbi - Perla Billy Joel - Movin Out Síðan Skein Sól - Ég Stend á Skýi Elísabet - Sugar The Cardigans - Lovefool Huldumenn - Hrafninn Justin Bieber - Intentions 10cc - I?m Not In Love Rihanna - Diamonds Sixpence Non The Richer - There She Goes Ásgeir Trausti - Uppúr Moldinni Portugal, The Man - Milkshake Salka, Arnar, Ellen & Eyþór - Ég Veit Það Aldous Harding - The Barrel John Mayer - Carry Me Away
Umsjón: Lovísa Rut Kristjánsdóttir Poppland í góðum fíling þennan mánudaginn, María Magnúsdóttir eða Mimra kíkti við. Plata vikunnar kynnt til leiks, platan Nætur með Tvíeykinu Løv og Ljón. Annars allskonar tónlist, tónlistarfréttir og almennt stuð. Friðrik Dór - Hlið við Hlið Elísabet - Sugar Baggalútur - Upp í Bústað Dísa - Anniversary PS & Bjóla - Sleggjan Sigríður Thorlacius & Sigurður Guðmundsson - Annað Haust Valdimar - Okkar Eigin Osló Geiri Sæm - Sooner Than Later Síðan Skein Sól - Geta Pabbar Ekki Grátið? Björk - Afi Lov & Ljón - Forspil Markús - Tear Away Vök - Erase You JóiPé & Króli - Geimvera GDRN - Af og Til Gus Gus - Polyesterday Bjartar Sveiflur - Þú Fullkomnar Mig Hjálmar - Áttu Vinur Augnablik Dikta - Just Getting Started Svavar Knútur - Selena Gomez Khruangbin - Texas Sun David Bowie - Blackstar Bubbi Morthens - Regnbogans Stræti Taylor Swift - The Man MIMRA - Right Where You Belong Wilco & Feist - You And I Lov & Ljón - Kaflaskil Midlake - Acts Of Man Bubbi & Rúnar - Mýrdalssandur Bjartmar Guðlaugsson - Með Vottorð í Leikfimi Glowie - Unlovable Grant Lee Buffalo - Fuzzy Jet Black Joe - Rain Tamino - Crocodile Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted Prins Póló, FM Belfast - Ekki Nokkuð Helgi Björns - Bakar - Hell N Back Stuðmenn - Í Bláum Skugga Ellott Smith - Walz #2 St. Paul & The Broken Bones - GotItBad Whitney Houston - How Will I Know
Umsjón: Lovísa Rut Kristjánsdóttir Góður fílingur í Popplandi dagsins, jólahvíld, allskonar tónlist gömul og ný, tónlistafréttir og þetta hefðbundna. Mugison - Sólin Er Komin GDRN - Hvað Er Ástin? Jónas Sig - Milda Hjartað Krassasig - Hlýtt í Hjartanu Ariana Grande - Thank You, Next Of Monsters And Men - Little Talks Pixies - Where Is My Mind? Lov & Ljón - Kaflaskil Lykke Li - No Rest For The Wicked Sixpence None The Richer - Kiss Me Between Mountains - Little Lies Elísabet - Sugar Síðan Skein Sól - Ég Stend á Skýi Sverrir Bergmann - Þig Ég Elska David Bowie - Lazarus Beta - Do It On My Own Bon Iver - Hey Ma Billie Eilish - All The Good Girls Go To Hell Valgeir Guðjóns - Ástin Vex á Trjánum Sóley Stefánsdóttir - Smashed Birds Tryggvi - Allra Veðra Von Nýdönsk - Vertu Með Khruangbin - Texas Sun Auður - Siðblindur Glowie - Unlovable Alex Ó - Tíminn Stendur Aldrei Kyrr Sykur - Svefneyjar Simon & Garfunkel - The Only Living Boy In New York Tamino - Crocodile Bland í Poka - Á Mölina Sébastian Tellier - Divine Björk - It?s Oh So Quiet Feist - 1234 Hozier - From Eden Bubbi Morthens - Serbinn Taylor Swift - The Man Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop Stormzy - Own It The Marcus King Band - Homesick Sycamore Tree - Fire Lights On The Highway - A Little Bit of Everything Peter, Björn & John - Young Folks PS & Bjóla - Sleggjan Júníus Meyvant - Ain?t Gonna Let You Drown Stormzy - Own It Geiri Sæm - Sooner Than Later Nouvelle Vague - Just Can?t Get Enough Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure
Umsjón: Matthías Már Magnússon og Lovísa Rut Kristjánsdóttir Poppland í góðu stuði í dag, allskonar tónlist ný og gömul. Björn Thors og Unnur Birna komu við Stúdíó 12 ásamt hljómsveit og tóku nokkur lög. Airwaves flytjandi dagsins er bandaríski tónlistarmaðurinn Brett Newski. Arnar Eggert og Andrea gera upp plötu vikunnar, Sykurbað sem er í höndum Ástu Kristínar Pjetursdóttur. KK & Björk - Ó Borg Mín Borg Hjaltalín - Crack In A Stone Kiriyama Family - About You Grísalappalísa - Þrjúhundruðsextíuogfimmdagablús (Sjáðu Hjónin) Spilverk Þjóðanna - Reykjavík Maus - ?Dramafíkill Oscar Leone - Superstar Slagarasveitin - Sæludalur Björgvin Halldórsson - Eina Ósk Between Mountains - Little Lies Baggalútur & Megas - Æfintýr Valdimar - Yfir Borgina Beta - Do It On My Own Lauryn Hill - Doo Woop Sam Fender - Will We Talk Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know Halsey - Without Me Reykjavíkurdætur - Sweets Coldplay - Orphan Emmsjé Gauti - Malbik Y2K - Lalala Alphaville - Big In Japan Mika - Grace Kelly Síðan Skein Sól - Toppurinn Stuðmenn - Baktal Ásgeir Trausti - Bernskan Mammút - Forever On Your Mind Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zerosb - Home The XX - On Hold Brett Newski - Dirt Crazy Town - Butterfly Rex Orange County- 10 10 Lov & Ljon - Ég Gef Þér Allt Mitt Líf Ace Of Base - The Sign
Umsjón: Matthías Már Magnússon og Lovísa Rut Kristjánsdóttir Góð stemning í Popplandi dagsins, allskonar tónlist og tónlistarfréttir. Kynntum til leiks plötu vikunnar sem er í höndum Mr. Silla og heitir Hands On Hands. Valdimar Guðmundsson - Okkar Eigin Osló Sigurður Guðmundsson & Memfismafían - Lady Fish And Chips Krummi - Stories To Tell Of Monsters And Men - Wars Oscar Leone - Superstar SSSól - Það Eru Álfar Inní Þér Jón Jónsson - When You're Around Mr. Silla - Naruto Sverrir Bergmann - Þig Ég Elska Retro Stefson - Velvakandasveinn Ellen Kristjánsdóttir - Stjörnubjarti Drengur Laddi - Austurstræti Einar Bragi - Lífsins Lag Fríða Dís - Baristublús Magar, Nikita Budha - Don't Lie To Me Hjaltalín - Love From 99 Bubbi Morthens - Regnbogans Stræti Nýdönsk - Diskó Berlín Ariana Grande - Boyfriend Tones And I - Dance Monkey Hozier - From Eden Ce Ce Peniston - Finally Florence And The Machine - Shake It Out Rex Orange County - 10 10 Mr. Silla - Butter On It Góss - Eitt Lag Enn Celeste - Strange Bubbi Morthens - Sonnetta Billie Eilish - All The Good Girl Go To Hell Teitur Magnússon & Hildur - Mónika Keane - Somewhere Only We Know Síðan Skein Sól - Ég Verð Að Fá Að Skjóta Þig Birgir Steinn - Letting Go Pearl Jam - Yellow Ledbetter Nicklas Sahl - Four Walls Kraftwerk - The Model Jet Black Joe - I Know Natalie Imbruglia - Torn Tove Lo - Really Don't Like you (ft. Kylie Minouge) Auður - Ósofinn (ft. GKR) Tame Impala - The Less I Know The Better Zero 7 - In The Waiting Line Lizzo - Good As Hell
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Episode 34 - Knit City 2016 Recap with Guests! Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest Michelle - Knittywittyshelle - Instagram and Ravelry Friday - Karla Stayed overnight at Emily’s on Thursday night and Marsha and Scilla from the Twitch and Stitch Podcast, picked my at 6am on Friday! We made it to the Atrium Inn by 10 am. Headed over to Shannon’s for brunch and then on to the Sweet Georgia Studio, two braids of 85% polwarth + 15% tussah silk in paper street and one braid of 75% BFL and 25% tussah Silk in unique dyelot. 1 skein Tough Love Sock in Gelato Dinner at The Slocan and the Ysolda Teague lecture. Emily - Dropped of The Bug and headed to Birkland brothers to drop off my fleeces. Met Selene at the hotel. Went to check out Sweet Georgia then headed to the Slocan and off to see Ysolda Teague’s talk Michelle My ride Roslyn arrived at 8am to pick me up and we had a chatty drive all the way to the coast. We went to the Sweet Georgia warehouse and she left me to meet up with the other ladies. *one braid of Sweet Georgia bfl+silk* Then I headed to the Atrium with them and Roslyn met up with us as we were headed out to dinner at the Slocan. Saturday - Karla Classes - Tapestry Weaving Purchases/Plans for purchases - Sweater quantity of Hinterland Range (8 Skeins), Two pouch kits from a Threaded Needle and a Stitch Marker Ring Set from Kristyn McIntyre of Knitters Jewlery Shawl Joy by Sylvia McFadden Emily Classes - Nada Purchases/Plans for purchases - Caterpillar Green ‘OMG you guys’ sock yarn TinCanKnits for their new book, Mad Colour Soft Sweater for her book. Shawl Joy Bumblebirch booth for a sweater quantity of her Heartwood Base in Shadow and a skein of Quill in Fog. 2 skeins of Be So Brave in a red and a dark grey. 2 skeins of Sweet Fiber merino lace in Rose Gold to make Soft Sweaters “A Joyful Thread” 1 ball of gradient dyed by Caitlyn Ffrench 100g 418m 70/30 wool/nylon ombre dyed and eco printed. 2 skeins Sweet Georgia Superwash Worsted in Pistachio plus the tough love sock Party of 5 in Royals Shannon Cook’s Bradway pattern 6 Skeins of Shelter by Brooklyn Tweed 2 of each Storm Cloud, yellow and plume 5 skeins of Custom woolen mills Mule spun in a moss heather green Some things for the 12 days of Knitmas - SHHHHHH Then we went to the Yarn Harlot. Michelle Classes - Measuring Master Class w/Ysolda Teague Purchases/Plans for purchases - Ancient Arts 2 113g skeins Heavy Lace 65% Silk/35% “Linen in French Bordeaux” Sea Turtle Fiber Arts 6x100yards Star Fish 84% Merino/16% Stellina “Dark Rainbow” Caterpillar Green 1 170g skein MCN Fingering “Concrete & Tulips” Caterpillar Green 1 115g skein Merino Twist Fingering “OMG You Guys/Weekend” Shawl Joy by Syvial McFadden Sunday - Karla Classes - Toy Workshop Purchases/Plans for purchases -skein of custom woolen mills and the sock kit for my Mom and 2 skeins of 100% non-superwash merino worsted weight. 4 faux fur pompoms from the Crafty Jackalope Emily Classes - Purchases/Plans for purchases - Went back to the market place and picked up Caitlin Ffrench’s book and a second sweater quantity of Custom Woolen Mills from Wet Coast Wools. In Denim heather. Michelle Classes - Knitting for Speed and Efficiency w/the Yarn Harlot Purchases/Plans for purchases - Ancient Arts 1 100g skein Fingering/Sock 75% SW Merino/25% Silk “Irish Linen” to be used with Sea Turtle minis in **On the Spice Market Shawl by Melanie Berg ** Darning Needle necklace from Kristan MacIntyre - Copper needle, silver necklace What’s knitting now (if there’s time) Emily - Vanilla socks. Karla - Socks! All the Socks! #Socktober Michelle - Chevron Socks by Mel Tran Designs in Patons Kroy, sock money for ma. No time! Always mitred sock blanket... Sarah - Jocelyn -
Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Vanilla Socks for Josh Knits in Rehearsal Bryum shawl Yarn purchased at my favorite yarn shop, Black Mountain Yarn Shop. Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts. I used the OMG heel by Megan Williams on these socks and I will be using this heel a lot in the future. Vanilla Socks with some White Birch Fiber Arts Auditioning Knits I'm looking for the perfect Rhinebeck Sweater! I have 1500 yards of a beautiful 100% Sport Weight in a gorgeous golden yellow. Stay the Same by Veera Valimaki Still Light Tunic by Veera Valimaki Cosi by Judy Brien The Reviews are In This episode I reviewed Henry's Hat by Eric and Joanna Johnson. Thanks to the folks at Slate Falls Press for sending me this review copy. Knitting News, Notes and Events The Broadway KAL is up and running! I hope you are playing along because there are some great prizes up for grabs. Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 30, 2016 Wips Count! The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. Prizes! 1 pattern from Jennifer Lassonde 1 Skein of yarn from The Happy Buffalo Boutique 2 Skeins of yarn from Ancient Threads Farm Thanks to Thuy from the Twisted Stitches Podcast for the donation of an Original Cast Recording of Hamilton. Listen up to find out about the prompt for this giveaway and thanks to Thuy for the prize. There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, as well as a Finished Objects thread. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry. PAL KAL is coming up this summer! Today I answered a question in the Ask me Anything thread in the group on Ravelry. Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonder One Pot Wonder Southwest Pasta Love it or Leave it Love it: Ice Cream, specifically Ben and Jerry's Salted Caramel Blondie Leave it: I have a friend who is coping with the loss of a loved one. Other News and Notes Finished Books The Daughter by Jane Shemilt. Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter. Warning, this book is very graphic and disturbing. Currently Listening to: The Girl with All the Gifts Currently Reading: Furiously Happy Running Updates I wil be running in the 41st Annual Marine Corps Marathon in October 2016! I am scared and excited. I am raising money in memory of my cousin Jacob, who was a Marine who served 2 tours in Iraq, and passed away in 2011. I would love to raise some more money this month in honor of his birthday on April 20th. Please check out my fundraising page and donate if you can.
Episode 49 I mentioned the iTunes review from one of the hosts of Unraveling with Greg and Joey, check them out if you get a chance. Knits in Rehearsal Vanilla Socks for Josh Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts. Vanilla Socks with some White Birch Fiber Arts Bryum shawl Yarn purchased at my favorite yarn shop, Black Mountain Yarn Shop. Worsted Boxy My favorite Miss Babs Yarn, gotta love it! Auditioning Knits It's not been released yet, but Joji Locatelli has a new shawl pattern coming out (hopefully) soon. Check out her Instagram feed to see the picture. I mentioned having seen the shawl on the Suburban Stitcher Podcast. Knitting News, Notes and Events News The Broadway KAL is up and running! I hope you are playing along because there are some great prizes up for grabs. Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 15, 2016 Wips Count! The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. Prizes! 1 pattern from Jennifer Lassonde 1 Skein of yarn from The Happy Buffalo Boutique 2 Skeins of yarn from Ancient Threads Farm Be sure to check out Ancient Threads Farm! Lynda has generously offered a coupon code, Actually20, that is good through April 15th, for 20% off of anything in her Etsy Shop. 2 patterns from Estella Haines' Ravelry Shop. New Prize Offering! Thanks to Thuy from the Twisted Stitches Podcast for the donation of an Original Cast Recording of Hamilton. Listen up to find out about the prompt for this giveaway and thanks to Thuy for the prize. There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, as well as a Finished Objects thread. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry. Notes My mother came for a visit and I taught her how to knit and she loves it! I'm so happy! She's working on her first ever pattern, the Sugar Cubes Baby Washcloth. Events I attended the Carolina Fiber Frolic a couple of weekends ago and I had am amazing time. Listen up for a short recap of the event. Heather Storta was the teacher and I really enjoyed taking classes with her. Non-Knitting Segments One-Pot Wonders One Skillet Cream Cheese Mexican Chicken and Rice Love it or Leave it Love: Peloton Bike Leave: End of Quarter Stress StageCraft I've been working on even more sewing! Check out my Instagram to see the pics of the bags I have finished this week. I used Ellie Mae Designs K155 and McCalls M6256 for my project bags. Book News/Notes Thanks to a listener for suggesting Modern Mrs. Darcy for book recommendations. I also heard about it on the Cultivate and Create podcast. Currently Reading Started reading The Daughter by Jane Shemilt. Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter. Warning, this book is very graphic and disturbing. Finished Reading The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear Running Updates I am back at it, training for a 10k in May. No pain, so hopefully the injury is healed.
Shout outs: iTunes reviewers and some lovely Ravelry messages about the podcast and the book - thank you! Also huge shout out to podcast interviewee Clara Parkes, whose new book Knitlandia landed on the New York Times bestseller list! And we have a winner for the skein of Tamar Lustre blend from Blacker Yarns! News and Events: 16th April - A Yarn in the City talk and book signing at Knit With Attitude in London. We'll be talking about how we got started with the Great London Yarn Crawl and how the rest of our events, and now our book! grew from there. 23 - 24th April – Wonderwool Wales, Builth Wells Fairgrounds. We're going for the day with the London Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers, and the coach is now full! What we're working on: Rachel has finished her Honey cowl and that's all. Allison finished her Heggelia mitts and has started a sweater for a new baby and is faffing about trying to find something else in SweetGeorgia Yarns to knit. Free Your Skeins! We have a lovely chat with Jo Milmine of the award-winning Shinybees podcast and the Golden Skein yarn club, about how she started her podcast, building community, bringing people together and why you should use your precious, special skeins. New Giveaway - Wool Tribe! We have a cheeky last-minute giveaway as well - a copy of the hotly sought after Wool Tribe, the official program to Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2016. To enter, leave a comment on these show notes by end of day Easter Monday (March 28th, 2016) and tell us your favourite memory of EYF either this year or last year, or one that you say while watching the festival from afar on social media. We'll announce the winner on episode 34 of the podcast. *** As always, please let us know what you think through comments on the show notes, send us an email at hello@yarninthecity.com or via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes or Stitcher Radio(and please consider leaving a review for us!), or download us directly from the Yarn in the City website. And on Wednesday nights you can find us at knit night at The Goat on the Rise pub on Battersea Rise, close to Clapham Junction station in SW London. We meet from 7pm to around 10pm. The food is great and the knitters are friendly. Join us! Music (all available on NoiseTrade):Find My Way - Brooke Annibale1000 Ships - Rachel Platten
Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Virgie Clay by Sarah Stevens Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan Knits in Rehearsal Vanilla Socks for Josh Auditioning Knits Ready to cast on a pair of vanilla socks with some White Birch Fiber Arts and a pair of patterned socks with my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts. I'm thinking of casting on some Hermione's Everyday Socks or some Zigagular Socks. Also ready to swatch and cast on for my Worsted Boxy sweater that I've had in my queue for a long time! Will probably cast on the Bryum shawl this week as well. Knitting News, Notes and Events News I started watching a New to Me video podcast called The Grocery Girls Knit. These ladies are sisters from Canada and they are quite charming. Notes My mother came for a visit and I taught her how to knit and she loves it! I'm so happy! Events I drew a winner for the Fern Fiber contest that started February 15th. Listen up to see if you are the lucky winner! I'll be attending the following events: Carolina Fiber Frolic March 18-20 Carolina Fiber Fest (tentatively) March 26th (tentatively) The Broadway KAL is up and running! I hope you are playing along because there are some great prizes up for grabs. Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 15, 2016 Wips Count! The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. Prizes! 1 pattern from Jennifer Lassonde 1 Skein of yarn from The Happy Buffalo Boutique 2 Skeins of yarn from Ancient Threads Farm Be sure to check out Ancient Threads Farm! Lynda has generously offered a coupon code, Actually20, that is good through April 15th, for 20% off of anything in her Etsy Shop. 2 patterns from Estella Haines' Ravelry Shop. There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, as well as a Finished Objects thread. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry. Knitting Talk Back In the third part of the Carolina in my Mind series, I have an interview with Laurie Gonyea of the Feel Good Yarn Company/Silver Spun Yarn. This is an exciting product and I hope you enjoy hearing all about it! There is a contest thread up in the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, check it out and enter to win. This contest will run from March 15th to April 10th, 2016. Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders One Pan Mexican Quinoa Wraps Love it or Leave it I only have one thing that works for both Love it and Leave it this episode, the Downton Abbey Series Finale. Other News and Notes No running news, I'm on the injured list. Books I started listening to Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter. It's listed as a psychological thriller, but I haven't had a chance to get really into it yet. I started reading the Maisie Dobbs Series and I also haven't really gotten into that. Thanks for all of the suggestions on the book thread on Ravelry.
Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Elphaba Cowl by Wendy Chapman Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Trabajos del Peru Needles: Size 11 bamboo Star Crossed Slouchy Beret by Natalie Larson Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Trabajos del Peru Needles: Size 11 Knitter's Pride Nova Platina Interchangeables These knits are both for the #akbroadwaykal and were a donation, plus they were from stash I've had since 2009, making them perfect Triple Threat Knits! Knits in Rehearsal Virgie Clay by Sarah Stevens Yarn: Fave Sock by Fiber Story in Deep Sea, Aegean, Squeeze, and Koi Pond Needles: Size 5 Signature Convertibles Knitting News, Notes and Events The Broadway KAL had it's opening night. I hope you are playing along because there are some great prizes up for grabs. Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 15, 2016 Wips Count! The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. Prizes! 1 pattern from Jennifer Lassonde 1 Skein of yarn from The Happy Buffalo Boutique 2 Skeins of yarn from Ancient Threads Farm Be sure to check out Ancient Threads Farm! Lynda has generously offered a coupon code, Actually20, that is good through April 15th, for 20% off of anything in her Etsy Shop. There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, as well as a Finished Objects thread. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry. Contest News: Last episode in the "Carolina in my Mind" segment, I had an interview with Maria and Nikki of Fern Fiber. These ladies specialize in naturally dyed yarns that are produced without chemicals. I learned a lot talking with these ladies, and they generously provided a giveaway skein for my listeners. Check out Episode 46 for more information. The giveaway thread will be open Events: I'll be attending the following events: Carolina Fiber Frolic March 18-20 Carolina Fiber Fest (tentatively) March 26th Finishing class with Alana Dakos May 14th, 2016 at Black Mountain Yarn Shop Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders Avocado Caprese Skillet Chicken Love it or Leave it Love: LuLaRoe Leggings Leave: My more frequently needed haircuts! Stage Craft I made pants! Simplicity 1887 was very easy to follow and now I'm working on a dress. I'm finding sewing easier and less scary! Other News and Notes Book Notes Wow! I am enjoying all of the suggestions on the Ravelry thread! I have definitely grown my "to read" list on Goodreads, keep the suggestions coming! I finished reading Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal I started reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Running Notes I ran a 10 mile race on February 20th and did pretty well considering my lack of training. I have another 1/2 marathon on March 5th.
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IntrosKarla K-Rae on Ravelry Karlacrafts on Intagram and TwitterEmily - EmGemKnit - Intagram and Ravelry. EmKnits on TwitterWhat's knitting now Emily -Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel in Patons North America Kroy Socks 4 Ply colour RAGG SHADESViajante by Martina Behm in Juniper Moon Farm Findley colour CROCODILESimple Lines by maanel in Ella Rae Lace Merino colour MULTYKarla- The Elder Tree Shawl out of handspun Smith and Ewe merino silk top in the Winter Sky colourway.Colour Block Inland in Martha Stewart AlpacaLangfield hats! I cast on 2 of these, one in Trekking XXL (frogged my Fork in the Road Socks) and the other in Swizzle Alpaca. I'm loving the modular construction. Spin me 'round!Emily - Back on the Polwarth about 0.5 ozKarla - Finished plying Caliope's Fibre Triple batt with a single of black alpaca from Sierra Vista Alpacas. With the extra alpaca I experimented with a Navajo ply. She might use this to make ghost dance by beth whipkey. Thinking about spinning my Muse Fibre Works braids and plying them to maintain the gradient this way.We mention how much we like Emily's Echo Flower Shawl by Jenny Johnson JohnenDesign featuresEmily- did stockinette knitting on garter stitch sleeves on Top down garter stitch baby jacket. Frogged and restarted Schponcho because I know I forgot increases.Karla- Frogged the Fork in the Road socks, would really like to knit this pattern in a self striping yarn. Best laid plansEmily- Viajante, spin and join tour de fleece (Team Sasquatch) might spin some Romney fleece, cloth diapers, maybe some new project bagsKarla - Busy/Quiet book for baby. Frogged Itineris then did a citric acid soak to set the dye. Tutorial compliments of the Knitmore Girls. Karla will run #FoolproofKAL Starting July 12 - October 12Karla is thinking of doing some more designing. Keep your eyes peeled! FO’sKarla - Owl Jar Cozy and the Elder Tree ShawlEmily- Top Down Garter Stitch Baby Jacket by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe - in 100% wool Violets Colourway (Handspun)Old Growth by tincanknits in EnviroTextiles, LLC Hemp Wool Blend (curry)Stash EnhancementKarla - Birthday patterns (Foolproof, Bedford, and Sleepy Snake and Mischievous Mouse)Emily- Ashford Traditional wheel with kate. 7 Skeins of Araucania Nature wool in a blue from Lynden Tree Yarns. The Handknitters Yarn Guide by Nikki GabrielTalky TalkKarlas retreat is cancelled.Perhaps Knit Social has something in the works for the future though... They also host Knit City from October 3 & 4.Adventures in MommyhoodKarla - Standing up and falling down.Emily -Teeth and sleep. Always teeth and sleep then vomit. Enquiring mindsTell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
Twisted Stitches Episode 6, a knitting and spinning podcast hosted by two twisted stitches. In this episode Kimberly and Thuy discuss their progress on the Double Deco Shawl, a handspun FO, a bit of spinning, a review of 3 Skeins or Less by Tanis Gray, adventures in sewing, and Kimberly starts a controversial book. Thanks for listening! Shownotes can be found at http://twistedstitchespodcast.blogspot.com
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A follow up on the skein plied with commercial yarns. I split each type and washed one half in order to compare and see if it made any significant difference in the yarns. The second part of the podcast is a ramble about what I learned about myself as a spinner, as I prepared a fiber swap box for a swap partner. Music is from Music Alley. The theme song is by Jon Caspi and the First Gun. An interlude around the word twist included music by Filip Marian and M C Robin. A second interlude was Fantasy for Two by Michael Van Laar. Closing song is The Learning Curve by Paul Rose YST now has a Twitter account, and I have started posting three minute audios through Audioboo as tweets.
Spring has sprung. And in Maine, that is a big deal. I love seasons. I lived in Florida for 3 years once, and I missed the change of seasons. And in these northern parts, the end of winter is always most welcome.In this podcast episode:1) those darn pattern editing woes2) a ball, a skein or a hank: do you know?3) the mini lesson gives you tips on mixing and matching patterns for new design possibilitiesDid I mention spring has officially arrived? So on the morning of our recording, we sat outside at the picnic table basking in the sun like a couple of seals. Well...not really...but we did record outside and we captured both the sounds of birds chirping (quaint), and sounds of a big 18-wheeler truck backing up to our door for a large yarn delivery—not so quaint but still exciting 'cause that's another thing that gets our heart racing: YARN. Ah well, it's a job, and someone's got to do it, even though this environment makes some of us salivate a bit too much (suction, please!).One thing Knit One, Crochet Too is renowned for is our vast collection of patterns. Each season we put out around 25 new designs, offered in individual leaflets with sizes ranging from XS to 3XL. And once in a while, some of these come back to bite us where the sun don't shine...I mean, we find a mistake that totally eluded us through the editing process. Here is a typical conversation in the office: "Just got an email from a knitter saying our math is wrong on pattern (insert number)." "Oh, yeah, and is it?" "Yes, it's wrong." "What? How the heck did that happen??" "I have no idea. We've looked at it 3 ways from Sunday." "I know!! Darn it all to &^*%$$ (fill in the blank)." Very, very, very frustrating.... But we still want to know if you find something kaflooey so we can fix it.So what is a knitter to do if you can't get a hold of us in a timely manner (over the weekend) and are stuck on one of our patterns, or if you'd really like someone to show you how to do something in the flesh? This is when you'd want to connect with other knitters for that much needed help, or just to share. A good place is through The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA). Their site lists guilds in most states. A quick Google search yielded a few links to other places to check out, including Knitting Meetup Groups, and Stitch 'n Bitch (this site lists groups worldwide). I'm not sure how up to date the listings are (I often find lots of obsolete info on the web) but it's worth checking out just to see what knitting friend (or fiend) is out there in your neck of the woods.We caught up with our current knitting projects (are we REALLY ever caught up?) and Joyce said how she enjoyed working with Babyboo in a summer top she just finished. It's our bamboo/nylon blend, in a dk weight, and it knits to a super soft fabric. Plus it comes in many colors (not just baby colors as the name may imply). We have quite a few patterns that use this yarn for both babies and grown ups. By far the most popular this season is the Athena Tank, pattern 1740.I am working with Meadow Silk (wool/silk blend in a worsted weight), one of our new intros for the fall, that finally landed in our office last week. We have 6 projects to make by June 9, and we are scrambling to get those done in time. I've been cramming and I finally perfected a method to work cables without a cable needle -- really too lazy to bother getting my behind off the couch to get an extra needle... Isn't there a saying that goes "laziness is the mother of inventions"? No? Well, there should be... Video to come in next blog installment. Until then, just call me Smoking Needles...In answer to a question posed to us by farmgirlnow on Ravelry, we talked about balls, skeins and hanks. What is what, and why is what...? What?? We give our take on the difference between a ball and a skein (not 100% consensus there, so please post COMMENTS below and let us know what you think), but we did agree that a hank is a continuous large loop of yarn that needs to be wound into a ball before using. Then we explained why some yarn comes to you on hanks, and others on skeins/balls. Reasons ranging from how slippery the yarn is and how the chosen put up will try to prevent it from totally falling apart while being fondled in the shops, to selling in hanks to further convey the earthiness of a fiber or give it a more artisan feel. It's often a combination of both common sense and marketing. The samples below, from left to right, are: Paint Box, 2nd Time Cotton and Babyboo.The mini lesson is about mixing and matching elements from patterns you already own. Add sleeves from one design to a sleeveless one from a different pattern in the same gauge to get just the look you want. Another tool (a blast from the past) is one of the books I wrote back in the '80s, The Knitter's Design Sourcebook. A collection of 127 charted motifs, plus a boatload of blank patterns in many gauges, sizes and neck/sleeve styles. All you have to do is insert whatever motifs in whatever configuration you want. Thousands of possibilities...and the book is out of print. BUT I am sure there are copies circulating on the web or through used book vendors, and even at your local library.An example of an all-purpose pattern that is a good addition to your knitting library is pattern 1398, the On The Go Top. It gives directions for sizes 32" to 56", plus 3 sleeve choices (sleeveless, short and long), and is worked at 5 sts per inch. This sample is worked in Ty-Dy, 100% cotton. Use it as a blank canvas to add lace, cables, or colorwork. The sky is the limit.And somehow, the lesson drifted briefly in the realm of gauge (as it often does) and how it's super important to work a swatch every time you begin using a new yarn, or a new pattern stitch. But if you are so disciplined that you actually can make a swatch without starting your project right away, and you want to stay organized and keep track of that darn little swatch and all the yarn info, check out our Swatch Pockets:Lastly, in a total fit of masochism (it's late and I'm tired, I am still fighting off a nasty cold, or perhaps I have finally cracked), here is the photo of me from the back cover of the aforementioned book, circa mid-80s, in all my hair-raising glory (plus it looks like I was dressed ready to work at an ice cream parlor...just in case this knitwear designing thing didn't work out). There are only two good things I can say about this photo: I was young and I was thin.Now, please pick yourself off the floor from laughing too hard. And don't feel bad about that. I asked for it.Hélène
What is the deal with skeins, hanks and balls of yarn? Believe it or not, there is logic behind each of these different types of “put ups? as they are called by the spinning mills.
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