Podcasts about sockhead hat

Spring is almost here, and we invited designer Joy Friedman on the podcast to talk about her design work and pattern in our new collection of cotton tops, Afternoon Tees! Lee and Stacey ask Joy about her background, and they discuss a handful of our favorite patterns she designed for us.   Plus, as always, Lee and Stacey share what they've been working on in their free time and dive a little bit into the story of how Afternoon Tees was created.   00:03 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast! 00:18 Lee and Stacey share what they've been up to 07:38 Our latest pattern collection is out, Afternoon Tees! 12:56 Joy Friedman joins Lee and Stacey to talk about her designs and technical editing work. 22:27 Some of Joy's earliest patterns were collabs with Knit Picks 28:34 Joy shares how she began knitting. 30:38 Lee asks about Joy's pattern the Vibrations Pullover 34:40 Stacey brings up Joy's pattern in Afternoon Tees. 40:38 Where to find Joy online 42:02 Credits   Hummingbird Cardi crochet pattern https://www.crochet.com/hummingbird-cardi/p/55118D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Lee's crochet project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/hummingbird-cardi Tuff Granny Throw pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/tuff-granny-throw/p/55785?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Sockhead Hat pattern http://bohoknits.blogspot.com/2009/05/sockhead-hat.html Lee's improvised cabled cardigan project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/orange-bulky-cabled-cardigan Lee's March Around the World movie list https://letterboxd.com/leedoesstuff/list/2024-march-around-the-world/ Afternoon Tees ebook https://www.knitpicks.com/afternoon-tees-ebook/p/N1799?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Shine Sport yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/shine-sport/c/5420122?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Comfy yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/comfy/c/30015015?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 CotLin yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/cotlin/c/5420162?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Samia yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/samia/c/5420462?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Lee's Samia project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/movie-theater-stripey-summer-tee Kismet Tee pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/kismet-tee/p/N1794?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Joy Friedman on Knit Picks https://www.knitpicks.com/search?q=Joy%20Friedman?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Tian Connaughton https://www.tianconnaughton.com/ Heart on My Sleeve Pullover pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/heart-on-my-sleeve/p/15003D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Wonderfluff yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/wonderfluff/c/5420285?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Wool of the Andes yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/wool-of-the-andes/c/30015001?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Pass the Honey Cardigan pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/pass-the-honey-cardigan/p/56294?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Brava Tweed yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/brava-tweed/c/5420445?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Pass the Honey Cowl https://www.knitpicks.com/pass-the-honey-cowl/p/56386?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Joy's Top of the World Knits website https://www.topoftheworldknits.com/ Podcast episode with Tian Connaughton https://blog.knitpicks.com/kpp-episode-341-get-published-with-tian/?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Vibrations Pullover https://www.knitpicks.com/vibrations-pullover/p/54189D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Coloring Outside the Lines ebook https://www.knitpicks.com/coloring-outside-the-lines-ebook/p/75448D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Palette yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/palette/c/5420132?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Lindy Chain yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/lindy-chain/c/5420254?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode380 Joy's instagram https://www.instagram.com/top_of_the_world_knits/ Band names insta post https://www.instagram.com/p/C36DwuchIlB/

Our Out of Hibernation Along is underway so join us and bring your hibernating projects into the sunlight. We have one more month of the Winter Weave Along so there's still time to start or finish a weaving project.  Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android Mount Everest Garbage article. Marsha's Projects Camella Hat: by Katie Pomper. Using Meeker Street Olive's Outerwear DK in the colorway Dragon's Breath.  Nanny Meier Tea Cozy: Inspired by Lily Pulitzer colors. Using Cascade 220 in hot pink and lime green. Finished first side. Fine Sand: by Heidi Kirrmaier. Using West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious in the colorway Claret. Blocked a second time and it fits great. Picked up and started the first sleeve. Alpaca Shawl: I've woven 36”. I thought I would keep alternating twill patterns but I was really struggling getting any kind of rhythm throwing the shuttle. Decided to make larger sections tabby and smaller sections (1-1.5”) twills. Going much better! Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. Halfway down the foot of the first sock. Baby Surprise Jacket: by Elizabeth Zimmerman. This morning I ordered her digital book that has modifications. 30,000+ projects means it must be a great pattern! I'd like to make a hooded jacket modification.  Kelly's Projects Dozens of Little Squares  have four strips sewn together.  Continuing on the Sockhead Hat with Punk Rock Unicorn Dirty Neon.  More than halfway done with The Drifter by Tamy Gore, Narrow Path Designs  I'm using Invictus Yarns, Master of My Feet in New Jeans along with Stitch Stuff Yarns Plumpy Stuff in Off the Grid.  Trailer bedroom curtain project is still in the threading process but I fixed the mistake that first derailed me and I'm continuing to thread reed and heddles. Usually I thread the whole reed first and then thread all the heddles, but because I knew I had a mistake, I wanted to start threading heddles where I could better see the error before I threaded all the dents in the reed and then had to take them back out due to errors.  Ravelry Tips and Tricks Advanced search for people. Hold down the Advanced Search tab at the top and then select people from the choices that pop up. If you have put in your location in your profile you can select a radius of miles and see all the Ravelers within that radius, e.g. within 10 miles.  Out-of-Hibernation Along  February 1 - June 1. Have you started? Find something that has been in hibernation and get it out and do something. Back to active status, frogging and reclaiming yarn, giving away, throwing away, composting–this is spring cleaning for your project list. Check in with your progress in the Ravelry thread.  Events  Winter Weave Along starts October 1 and goes through March 31. Join the fun in our Ravelry group!

Progress on the woven square blanket, some trip knitting, a couple new sweater patterns in the queue, adventures in weaving, and we leave you with a cliffhanger.  Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android Marsha's Projects Malabrigo Nube Merino Braids: Finished! Colorway 855 which is a blue green. Approximately lace weight and 1,036 yards. Camella Hat: by Katie Pomper. Using Meeker Street Olive's Outerwear DK in the colorway Dragon's Breath.  Nanny Meier Tea Cozy: Inspired by Lily Pulitzer colors. Using Cascade 220 in hot pink and lime green. Finished first side. Fine Sand: by Heidi Kirrmaier. Using West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious in the colorway Claret.  Alpaca Shawl: I found four errors in my threading. Had a discussion with Kelly. Couldn't find any information on treadling for a Rosepath warp. All this led to my decision to remove Rosepath threading and rethread with straight draw. I'm getting back on track. Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. I don't know the name of the colorway but it's red…again. randomstripes.com Kelly's Projects All the squares are sewed into 20 strips of 14 squares.  So Dozens of Little Squares is actually 280 squares.  Four strips sewn together already and it's going quickly.  Continuing on the Sockhead Hat with Punk Rock Unicorn Dirty Neon. PRU is a German company. I badly need trip knitting ready to go since I leave on Sunday for an all day flight to Florida! I've had The Drifter by Tamy Gore, Narrow Path Designs in my library for a while waiting to use two particular yarns.  I'm using Invictus Yarns, Master of My Feet in New Jeans along with Stitch Stuff Yarns Plumpy Stuff in Off the Grid. The Stitch Stuff was a gift related to the conference I'm going to, so it seemed perfect to use it now.  Other designs in Tamy Gore's portfolio are calling to me. London Dusk is a unique take on the colorwork yoke. My attention was also caught by Trelawny, a short sleeve sweater with the wider neckline I like. In both of them I prefer the low contrast versions.  Ravelry Tips and Tricks Yarn Shop Directory (1 shop within 10 miles of my hotel in Orlando) and Road Trip Planner (57 yarn shops between Salinas and Seattle, all within 5 miles of the main route).  Out-of-Hibernation Along  February 1 - June 1. Have you started? Find something that has been in hibernation and get it out and do something. Back to active status, frogging and reclaiming yarn, giving away, throwing away, composting–this is spring cleaning for your project list. Check in with your progress in the Ravelry thread.  Events  Winter Weave Along starts October 1 and goes through March 31. Join the fun in our Ravelry group!  

Join us as we go down the weaving rabbit hole with a discussion on surrendering to the creative process and bucking the rules. Plus, project updates and we announce an “Out of Hibernation Along”. Listen and join the fun. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android Marsha's Projects Socks: Finished! Used Knitterly Things Vesper Sock Yarn in the colorway Sum-Sum-Summertime with Dream in Color Mini Smooshy in the colorway Bermuda Teal for the heels and toes.  Malabrigo Nube Merino Braids: Have two braids in the color way 855 which is a blue green. Halfway through spinning the second braid. Camella Hat: by Katie Pomper. Using Meeker Street Olive's Outerwear DK in the colorway Dragon's Breath.  Nanny Meier Tea Cozy: Inspired by Lily Pulitzer colors. Using Cascade 220 in hot pink and lime green. Finished first side. Fine Sand: by Heidi Kirrmaier. Using West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious in the colorway Claret.  Alpaca Shawl: Rosepath and tabby warp. I put the warp on the loom but discovered an error that I need to fix. Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. I don't know the name of the colorway but it's red…again. Kelly's Projects I got a whole basket full of yarn scraps for my Dozens of Little Squares. Shout out and huge thank you to Alene, who tracked me down at school to deliver the gift. She had placed the scraps in a basket that she made from quilting fabric. I've already made and washed over 30 squares.  Yarn construction discussion..plied, cabled, singles, how many plies, how tightly twisted. All of these yarn structures in the sock yarn scraps. It is interesting to see them all and to see how they weave up. I think these little squares could be a great beginner project to learn about yarn, but then again, maybe the differences wouldn't be obvious or interesting to a yarn novice.  Continuing on the Sockhead Hat with Punk Rock Unicorn Dirty Neon. Ravelry Tips and Tricks Need yarn? Want to pretend you are just helping your Ravelry friends destash? Under the community tab you can click friends and see the recently posted photos of projects your friends are making. On that same page you can click “Search friends' stash” and see what they have stashed in Ravelry. And you can filter to get the “for sale or trade” and go shopping! Other Stuff My Subversive Cross Stitch Calendar 2024 “You're the Worst. In the best way.”  Events  Out-of-Hibernation Along, February 1 - June 1:  Thank you Shoedweller for the idea. Pat's in and so are Marsha and I. Spring cleaning for your project page! WIPs or hibernating projects that have been hanging around.  Winter Weave Along starts October 1 and goes through March 31. Join the fun in our Ravelry group!  

Marsha has an exciting addition to our fiber adventures. A new loom! Plus we have project updates and some listener comments.  Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android or Subscribe on Google Podcasts Marsha's Projects Malabrigo Nube Merino Braids: Have two braids in the color way 855 which is a blue green. Finished the first braid and started second Camella Hat: by Katie Pomper. Using Meeker Street Olive's Outerwear DK in the colorway Dragon's Breath.  Nanny Meier Tea Cozy: Inspired by Lily Pulitzer colors. Using Cascade 220 in hot pink and lime green. Finished first side. Socks: Using Knitterly Things Vesper Sock Yarn in the colorway Sum-Sum-Summertime. Heels and toes will be Dream in Color Mini Smooshy in the colorway Bermuda Teal.  Fine Sand: by Heidi Kirrmaier. Using West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious in the colorway Claret. I washed and blocked the body. Seems okay but I would like it a bit roomier. I'm still thinking about what I want to do next.  LeClerc Nilus Jack Loom: Pick it up January 8th from a weaver on Vashon Island. Have lots of lace weight alpaca that I plan to weave a shawl. Kelly walked me through the math with her Two Ewes Weaving Calculator and  Sample Weaving Calculation. Kelly's Projects Finished the  Purple/Gray socks for Robert. The yarn is Comfort and Joy. I wasn't familiar with the dyer but it turns out to be a yarn particular to the Purls of Joy yarn shop in Healdsburg, California. I bought three skeins of their sock yarn at the very last Stitches event and I still have two to use. Sewing together the Dozens of Little Squares. I am making strips of 14 squares each. I'll run out of squares and need more when I have 15 strips of 14. I'm currently on the 8th strip.  Started a Sockhead Hat with Punk Rock Unicorn Dirty Neon. Ravelry Tips and Tricks Ravelry users seem to be back up. Numbers of users online are showing in the mid 4000s each time I log on. For a few years they have been in the 3000s at the highest. This number is on the main page. If you click on it you can see more user stats. For example, the most users online at the moment I clicked were from the US, followed by Germany, then Canada, and then the UK. There was one person from Antarctica online at the time that I clicked. There were over 600,000 active users in the last week.  Other Stuff My Subversive Cross Stitch Calendar 2024 and how my year is going so far.  Jill sent a message that Stephany Wilkes was interviewed on The Long Thread Podcast. We interviewed her in November of 2018 back in Episode 101 and it was a fun conversation. BTW, that's the same episode that Marsha started the Clare Garland Rabbit.  Margaret (marginmirror on Ravelry):  Maybe someday if you decide to venture north and east to Alberta you'll visit us up here at our fibre (that's how Canadians spell "fiber") festivals -- and sample our sturdy, wooly wool (Dorset/Suffolk and the like) and locally-raised alpaca -- and our imported (merino) indie-dyed wool. You'd LOVE "Fibre Week" in mid-June at Olds College (Olds, Alberta) -- though I think at least one of you might have scheduling conflicts. Check out Central Alberta Rural Spinners on Facebook...just because. Events  Winter Weave Along starts October 1 and goes through March 31. Join the fun in our Ravelry group!  Florida conference, Orlando, 19th through 22nd (Orlando World Center Marriott)

Here at the Knit Picks Podcast, we're often excited to share new patterns with you all, but this week we're talking about revisiting old patterns that we love to knit over and over again. Stacey throws it back with her most recent Clapotis that's fresh on her needles, and Lee and Andi discuss using Lee's self-published eBooks over and over again to create something new each time. Our hosts also chat about how using a new yarn can refresh an older pattern to make it feel modern again.    Plus, the time has come to wrap up our Game Day Knit Along. The hosts discuss finishing (or not finishing) their projects, and everyone is still contemplating adding pockets to their cardigans. If you knit along with us, we'd love to hear from you about if you enjoyed participating and what you might like to see for future KALs!   Knitting with The Sims! blog post  Box Office Game  Wordle  Cooling Scarves  Game Day Cardigan KAL  Clapotis pattern  Winter Weekend Socks pattern  Lee's socks in doubled Hawthorne Multi (ravelry link)  Hawthorne Multi yarn  Lee's socks in doubled Felici (ravelry link)  Felici yarn  Journey Tweed yarn  Roguery Cowl pattern Sockhead Hat pattern  Scant hat pattern  Lee's Felici-striped Scant (ravelry link)  Go Your Own Way Socks pattern Sweater made from Adventure Knitting 2 (ravelry link)  Lee's ebooks (including Adventure Knitting & Game Knitting)  Game Day Cardigan  3-Needle Bind Off  Picking up stitches video #KPGameDayKAL    00:04 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast! 00:24 Summer refuses to end, so our hosts have been looking for other entertainment like knitting in the Sims! 08:50 What has Stacey been knitting lately? Clapotis! 10:06 Lee's thoughts on knitting favorite pattern patterns over and over 11:25 Using yarn substitutions to transform old favorite patterns into something fresh 13:48 The endless reuse potential of any-gauge and recipe-style patterns 15:31 Revisiting improvised knits as a gateway to writing patterns 19:07 Lee's Adventure Knitting and Game Knitting and their reknit potential 22:45 Wrapping up our Game Day Cardigan KAL 25:56 Lee's cardigan isn't quite done, and she has some tips for knitters still working on their own 26:58 How to make picking up stitches evenly easier  30:48 Still thinking about adding pockets 33:39 Where to see finished Game Day cardigans! 35:00 Credits

Backstage Knitting PodcastEpisode 25- Just Keep TinkingShow Notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com•Shout out to: Sue from Canada, Briana from Massachusetts, and Jennifer from Seattle, Washington. •On the Needles: oAnna is working on her Sockhead Hat variation based on the pattern by Kelly McClure in “Hells Bells” by Magpie Fibers and an Entrelac blanket in Noro of Anna’s own creation. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-slouch-hat•http://www.magpiefibers.com/productsdk/hell-bells•https://knittingfever.com/brand/norooBethany is seaming up her Baby wrap Sweater by Churchmouse Yarns in the “UW” colorway by Fancy Image Yarn, knitting up a vanilla sock in Plymouth Yarn Happy Feet in the “Blueberry” colorway, she is also working on the Laboe top by Cory Ellen in the “Platinum” and “Bad Juju” colorway from Amanda’s Art Yarn. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-wrap-sweater•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p190/UW_-_Fingering_Wt._Merino.html•https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/happy-feet-100-item-2555•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/laboe•http://www.amandasartyarn.com•Off The Needles:oBethany finished a Sock head hat by Kelly McClure (see link in Anna’s section of On the Needles) in Madeline Tosh (Not Malabrigo as previously stated) •https://madelinetosh.com/rainbow/ Pretty sure it is the “Soot” colorway. •In Time Out:oBethany has had to tink back the K2P2 ribbing on her Laboe top several times this week. •Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:oAnna has been working on a Greek goddess dress for a photo shoot, the blue gingham shirt dress (which is now in sewing time out), and a couple commissioned dresses are in the works. •Spinning:oBethany is having a blast spinning for Tour de Fleece. She is spinning some BFL from Allyn Knit and Spin in pinks, purples, and reds. •Knetflix and Knit:oAnna watched Gladiator for Greek photo shoot inspiration. She is also reading “The Pirate Queen; in search of Grace O’Malley” by Barbara Sjoholm.•https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-Queen-Search-OMalley-Legendary-ebook/dp/B00THMCF3M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499984545&sr=8-1&keywords=the+pirate+queen+in+search+of+grace+omalleyoBethany watched How I Met Your Mother, the Season 9 finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Star Trek: TNG, 13 Going On 30, and Jenny’s Wedding. She also restarted the first “Outlander” book. •https://www.amazon.com/Outlander-Novel-Book-1-ebook/dp/B000FC2L1O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499984665&sr=8-1&keywords=outlander•http://www.frockflicks.com •Healing Hands:oAnna is almost finished with Term 2 and is heading into finals next week. •In Rehearsal:oBethany closed “A Servant of Two Masters” last weekend and is opening “Frankenstein” on August 4 with New Muses Theater Co. •http://www.newmuses.com•Events:oOur Reduce Reuse Recycle Along is on now through Labor Day! •Join our Ravelry group and post in the thread about what you are doing to reduce you environmental impact. •#RRRalongoBethany will be attending Stitch N Pitch at Safeco Field Thursday July 20, 2017oBethany will also be attending Leah Justine’s Debut Album Release party at Steel Creek in Tacoma on Saturday July 22, 2017.•https://www.leahjustine.com •Discussion:oBethany and Anna discuss how we budget for fiber events and how we value the tools of our craft such as pay for patterns and beautiful indie dyed yarns, etc. •https://vickiehowell.com/craftish/•Show Notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com •Find us, friend us, like us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope•Join our FANTASTIC Ravelry group!

Backstage Knitting PodcastEpisode 25- Just Keep TinkingShow Notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com•Shout out to: Sue from Canada, Briana from Massachusetts, and Jennifer from Seattle, Washington. •On the Needles: oAnna is working on her Sockhead Hat variation based on the pattern by Kelly McClure in “Hells Bells” by Magpie Fibers and an Entrelac blanket in Noro of Anna’s own creation. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-slouch-hat•http://www.magpiefibers.com/productsdk/hell-bells•https://knittingfever.com/brand/norooBethany is seaming up her Baby wrap Sweater by Churchmouse Yarns in the “UW” colorway by Fancy Image Yarn, knitting up a vanilla sock in Plymouth Yarn Happy Feet in the “Blueberry” colorway, she is also working on the Laboe top by Cory Ellen in the “Platinum” and “Bad Juju” colorway from Amanda’s Art Yarn. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-wrap-sweater•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p190/UW_-_Fingering_Wt._Merino.html•https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/happy-feet-100-item-2555•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/laboe•http://www.amandasartyarn.com•Off The Needles:oBethany finished a Sock head hat by Kelly McClure (see link in Anna’s section of On the Needles) in Madeline Tosh (Not Malabrigo as previously stated) •https://madelinetosh.com/rainbow/ Pretty sure it is the “Soot” colorway. •In Time Out:oBethany has had to tink back the K2P2 ribbing on her Laboe top several times this week. •Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:oAnna has been working on a Greek goddess dress for a photo shoot, the blue gingham shirt dress (which is now in sewing time out), and a couple commissioned dresses are in the works. •Spinning:oBethany is having a blast spinning for Tour de Fleece. She is spinning some BFL from Allyn Knit and Spin in pinks, purples, and reds. •Knetflix and Knit:oAnna watched Gladiator for Greek photo shoot inspiration. She is also reading “The Pirate Queen; in search of Grace O’Malley” by Barbara Sjoholm.•https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-Queen-Search-OMalley-Legendary-ebook/dp/B00THMCF3M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499984545&sr=8-1&keywords=the+pirate+queen+in+search+of+grace+omalleyoBethany watched How I Met Your Mother, the Season 9 finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Star Trek: TNG, 13 Going On 30, and Jenny’s Wedding. She also restarted the first “Outlander” book. •https://www.amazon.com/Outlander-Novel-Book-1-ebook/dp/B000FC2L1O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499984665&sr=8-1&keywords=outlander•http://www.frockflicks.com •Healing Hands:oAnna is almost finished with Term 2 and is heading into finals next week. •In Rehearsal:oBethany closed “A Servant of Two Masters” last weekend and is opening “Frankenstein” on August 4 with New Muses Theater Co. •http://www.newmuses.com•Events:oOur Reduce Reuse Recycle Along is on now through Labor Day! •Join our Ravelry group and post in the thread about what you are doing to reduce you environmental impact. •#RRRalongoBethany will be attending Stitch N Pitch at Safeco Field Thursday July 20, 2017oBethany will also be attending Leah Justine’s Debut Album Release party at Steel Creek in Tacoma on Saturday July 22, 2017.•https://www.leahjustine.com •Discussion:oBethany and Anna discuss how we budget for fiber events and how we value the tools of our craft such as pay for patterns and beautiful indie dyed yarns, etc. •https://vickiehowell.com/craftish/•Show Notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com •Find us, friend us, like us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope•Join our FANTASTIC Ravelry group!

Backstage Knitting Podcast Show NotesEpisode 17 “World Domination!” •Shout out to Josephine in Germany. •On The Needles: oAnna is working on the Close to You Shawl by Justyna Lorkowska in the “Hecate” gradient from A Hundred Ravens. She is also working on a vanilla sock for her Hubby out of Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock in the “Empty Night” colorway.•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you•http://ahundredravens.com/product/hecate-mini-set/•http://www.magpiefibers.com/shop/empty-nightoBethany is working on a Seahawks colored shorty sock in two different Seahawks colorways from Fancy Image Yarn. A Boxy sweater by Joli Locatelli in the “Winter Jewels” colorway from Fancy Image Yarn. And a shawl of her own design in yarn without a label. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boxy•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p10/Seahawks_Fingering_Wt._machine_washable_merino_wool_yarn.html•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p132/New_Seahawks_Uni_Fingering_Wt._Merino.html•Off the Needles:oAnna completed 1 Hexipuff for her Beekeepers quilt!!oBethany completed the Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure in a Seawhawks colorway from Fancy Image Yarn (see link above), Seahawks shorty sock #1 (see yarn links above), Game Center Dice Bag design by Bethany. She also blocked her Hamilknit hat by Emily Straw and the Coffee Date Shawl by C.C. Almon. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-slouch-hat•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hamilknit•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-date-shawloIn Time Out: •Anna has placed her Hogwarts House Scarf in timeout. •Bethany has sent her Peace de Resistance mittens by Bristol Ivy to the frog pond. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peace-de-resistance-mittensoSew A Needle Pulling Thread:•Anna has been working on repairs. Mending some jeans and Bethany’s knitting bag. •Bethany derailed the segment and talked about the things she has ordered so here are those links. ohttps://www.etsy.com/shop/aneedlerunsthroughit?ref=pr_faveshopsohttps://www.etsy.com/listing/386513440/deluxe-disney-princess-sampler-stitch?ref=shop_home_active_1ohttps://www.etsy.com/transaction/1265244627oSpinning and Weaving: •Bethany did some spinning this week. She is using up the last of her fiber from the long draw class she took in September. •She did not do any weaving but is starting a book about women in textiles. •https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Work-First-Years-Society/dp/0393313484/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490054024&sr=8-1&keywords=women%27s+work+the+first+20+000+years•Here is also a link to the book club hosted by the Woven Road Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1261394850617378/?fref=nfoKnetflix and Knit: •Anna is watching Star Trek Voyager: Season 7, Ep. 22•Bethany is watching Friends, Parks and Rec, Season 2 of the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Gilmore Girls. •Bethany finished watching the West Wing. She going to rewatch it with the West Wing Weekly podcast. She will be starting a thread in the Ravelry group for anyone who wants to watch along and chat about it. ohttp://thewestwingweekly.comoHealing Hands: This is a new segment where Anna and Bethany can talk about massage. •Anna has started massage school at the Cortiva Institute in Seattle and is loving it. o#BSKPHAMILONG WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!!•Winners of a pattern from Jennifer Lassonde are:•Theaterkind and ThriftyKnitter. Please go to Jennifer’s pattern page and pick one. PM Bethany on Ravelry (Bizzle87) with which one you want and Jennifer will gift it to you. ohttp://www.ravelry.com/designers/jennifer-lassonde•Winner of a digital copy of the Hamilton Mixtape:•Madiobrien. Please PM Bethany (Bizzle87) with your email address so she can send you the gift. •Winners of the Hamilton inspired project bags goes to: •AshleyKnitsAlot, Roocmc, and EmilyStraw. Please PM Bethany (Bizzle87) on Ravelry with your mailing address so we can get those out to you!!oTHANK YOU for participating!!!oEvents:•PNW Yarn Crawl May 4-7, 2017•http://www.pnwyarncrawl.com•World Wide Knit in Public Day June 10, 2017•Mariners Stitch N Pitch July 20, 2017•You can find Backstage Knitting Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Periscope. •Show Notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.weebly.com •Prize winners should contact Bethany (Bizzle87) on Ravelry ASAP!!

Backstage Knitting Podcast Show NotesEpisode 17 “World Domination!” •Shout out to Josephine in Germany. •On The Needles: oAnna is working on the Close to You Shawl by Justyna Lorkowska in the “Hecate” gradient from A Hundred Ravens. She is also working on a vanilla sock for her Hubby out of Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock in the “Empty Night” colorway.•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you•http://ahundredravens.com/product/hecate-mini-set/•http://www.magpiefibers.com/shop/empty-nightoBethany is working on a Seahawks colored shorty sock in two different Seahawks colorways from Fancy Image Yarn. A Boxy sweater by Joli Locatelli in the “Winter Jewels” colorway from Fancy Image Yarn. And a shawl of her own design in yarn without a label. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boxy•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p10/Seahawks_Fingering_Wt._machine_washable_merino_wool_yarn.html•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p132/New_Seahawks_Uni_Fingering_Wt._Merino.html•Off the Needles:oAnna completed 1 Hexipuff for her Beekeepers quilt!!oBethany completed the Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure in a Seawhawks colorway from Fancy Image Yarn (see link above), Seahawks shorty sock #1 (see yarn links above), Game Center Dice Bag design by Bethany. She also blocked her Hamilknit hat by Emily Straw and the Coffee Date Shawl by C.C. Almon. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-slouch-hat•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hamilknit•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-date-shawloIn Time Out: •Anna has placed her Hogwarts House Scarf in timeout. •Bethany has sent her Peace de Resistance mittens by Bristol Ivy to the frog pond. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peace-de-resistance-mittensoSew A Needle Pulling Thread:•Anna has been working on repairs. Mending some jeans and Bethany’s knitting bag. •Bethany derailed the segment and talked about the things she has ordered so here are those links. ohttps://www.etsy.com/shop/aneedlerunsthroughit?ref=pr_faveshopsohttps://www.etsy.com/listing/386513440/deluxe-disney-princess-sampler-stitch?ref=shop_home_active_1ohttps://www.etsy.com/transaction/1265244627oSpinning and Weaving: •Bethany did some spinning this week. She is using up the last of her fiber from the long draw class she took in September. •She did not do any weaving but is starting a book about women in textiles. •https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Work-First-Years-Society/dp/0393313484/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490054024&sr=8-1&keywords=women%27s+work+the+first+20+000+years•Here is also a link to the book club hosted by the Woven Road Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1261394850617378/?fref=nfoKnetflix and Knit: •Anna is watching Star Trek Voyager: Season 7, Ep. 22•Bethany is watching Friends, Parks and Rec, Season 2 of the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Gilmore Girls. •Bethany finished watching the West Wing. She going to rewatch it with the West Wing Weekly podcast. She will be starting a thread in the Ravelry group for anyone who wants to watch along and chat about it. ohttp://thewestwingweekly.comoHealing Hands: This is a new segment where Anna and Bethany can talk about massage. •Anna has started massage school at the Cortiva Institute in Seattle and is loving it. o#BSKPHAMILONG WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!!•Winners of a pattern from Jennifer Lassonde are:•Theaterkind and ThriftyKnitter. Please go to Jennifer’s pattern page and pick one. PM Bethany on Ravelry (Bizzle87) with which one you want and Jennifer will gift it to you. ohttp://www.ravelry.com/designers/jennifer-lassonde•Winner of a digital copy of the Hamilton Mixtape:•Madiobrien. Please PM Bethany (Bizzle87) with your email address so she can send you the gift. •Winners of the Hamilton inspired project bags goes to: •AshleyKnitsAlot, Roocmc, and EmilyStraw. Please PM Bethany (Bizzle87) on Ravelry with your mailing address so we can get those out to you!!oTHANK YOU for participating!!!oEvents:•PNW Yarn Crawl May 4-7, 2017•http://www.pnwyarncrawl.com•World Wide Knit in Public Day June 10, 2017•Mariners Stitch N Pitch July 20, 2017•You can find Backstage Knitting Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Periscope. •Show Notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.weebly.com •Prize winners should contact Bethany (Bizzle87) on Ravelry ASAP!!

Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits        Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure    Chiagoo 16 inch Circulars   I mentioned that this project would be great for watching The Americans, since it has a lot of subtitles.    Knits in Rehearsal    V-Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli     Knitting News, Notes and Events    We wrapped up the  Point/Counterpoint Volume 2 giveaway. Thanks to Kino Knits and Prairie Girls Design for the giveaway. Listen up to see if you were a lucky winner!      March Mowry Madness!  We were able to announce three winners of an Andrea Mowry pattern. If you entered, be sure to listen for your name!   The Knit A Long officially runs March 15th-April 30th, but it's going to be very informal. Knit patterns by Andrea Mowry, the famous designer behind the Find Your Fade Shawl. Wips are welcome and you don't have to finish your project to enter. No prizes yet, but I'll let you know if something is donated!       New Year, New Ewe! We wrapped up the New Year, New Ewe Kal on March 10th and winners are announced on this episode.     Prizes for New Year, New Ewe: Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon   3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel         The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   Hoping to attend the Carolina Fiber Fest March 24-25, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.   Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting@gmail.com or contact me on Ravelry.   Knitting Talk Back: Knitting as Activism The recent Pussy Hat Project got me thinking about knitting activism and the history of it. I found several good resources for your entertainment and education.    Thread for Thought: How Fashion Intersects Politics, Economics, Gender, Race and Popular Culture.    Definition of Craftivism   Jen's a Little Loopy    Knitting Nanas   Knitting Sweaters for Elephants   I also mentioned this book about Knitted Taxidermy.  The original Yarn Bombing   Non-Knitting Segments   Meatless Monday This is a two-fer as it's a Meatless Monday and One Pot Wonder recipe: Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet from Ambitious Kitchen.    Love it or Leave it Love: Golden Girls Collectibles ReAction Figures Action Figures from Funko  Coloring Book    Leave: Analysis Paralysis when it comes to my hair   Theatrical Updates I have seen three shows recently:    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime    The Bodyguard, the Musical   All Shook Up   Other News and Notes Running Updates I finished 1/2 marathon number 4 on March 4, 2017 Have 2 short races coming up on March 18th and March 25th, 2017   Books Finished listening to The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty which I liked a lot.   Currently Reading American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping and Trial of Patty Hearst.

Show Ready Knits Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry So many flubs on this project!   Here is the tutorial I used to practice Brioche. It's a good tutorial, but I went into a lot of detail about the Craftsy Class I recently purchased called Explorations in Brioche, taught by Nancy Marchant.   Knits in Rehearsal New Cast on: V-Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli I used this great tutorial for German Short Rows.    I also mentioned this interview with Joji Locatelli on the Sweet Georgia Show.  Panther's Socks    Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure    Knitting News, Notes and Events    New Year, New Ewe! Are you ready to try something new with your knitting? A new technique or type of product? Perhaps a designer you have never tried? A new type of yarn? Check out the episode for more information about this Knit A Long for 2017. Officially it will run January 1 through March 10, 2017. Check out the chatter thread in the Ravelry Group. Rules will be listed in the Ravelry group as well.     Prizes for New Year, New Ewe: Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon   3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel   I learned the German Twisted Cast-on for my New Year New Ewe project!   March Mowry Madness!  This will be a short, mostly informal Knit A Long where we knit patterns by Andrea Mowry, the famous designer behind the Find Your Fade Kal. Andrea has generously donated 3 patterns that I will give away for the KAL. To enter, go to the Ravelry group for the Actually Knitting podcast and tell me which pattern(s) you'd like to make for the KAL. I will draw winners to announce on the March 15th episode of the podcast. Enter by March 10th to win your choice of an Andrea Mowry pattern.   March Mowry Madness will officially start March 15th, though WIPS will be allowed, and it will run through April 30th, 2017. Check out the Ravelry group for more information. This will be a chatter based KAL and I'll give away some prizes if any are donated!   We still have an ongoing giveaway for Point/Counterpoint Volume 2, by Kino Knits and Prairie Girls Designs. The thread will stay open until March 10th so hurry over to Ravelry for your chance to win.   The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   Hoping to attend the Carolina Fiber Fest March 25-26, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.   Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting@gmail.com or contact me on Ravelry.   Auditioning Knits I muse today about which Andrea Mowry pattern I should cast on for the #MarchMowryMadness Kal that starts officially on March 15, 2017.   I'd love to Find My Fade, but I don't think that will happen right now.   I talked about Goldfinch, a gorgeous shawl, as well as Broken Thyme which is a pretty cowl.   I also talked about two tops, the Kingston Tunic and Mae. Right now I'm leaning towards Mae.   Non-Knitting Segments  What a Crock Crock Pot Balsamic Pork Roast   Love it or Leave it Love: Z: The Beginning of Everything on Amazon Prime   Leave:  Nothing to report!  Other News and Notes   Running Things have been going along much more smoothly now that I am healthy and running on a regular basis. I am running a local 1/2 marathon on March 4, 2017.   Books I finished reading: It's Not Me, It's You by Mhairi MacFarlane I also finished a book I didn't like so much, This episode is brought to you by Audible! Use this link to get a free 30 day trial from Audible.com. I'm currently listening to The Hypnotist's Love Story, by Liane Moriarty and I can highly recommend the audio version of any of her books!                     

Finished Object:   Sockhead Hat  Socks Works in Progress: Cameo Socks Socks Sweater   Baby Botanicals e book Gale's Art sock blanks Simply Socks yarn Co. Must Stash   Fat cat Knits fiber  

As always, show notes can be found at www.stitchedtogether.co.uk. Come and join the conversation on the Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group board.Stuff and ThingsLara Smoot kindly offered to give away a copy of one of her most recently released patterns, Journey to Atlantis, which was previously an exclusive club pattern on Miss Babs Knitting Tour. It uses around 500m of a worsted weight yarn to make. The winner was drawn at random using random.org and is Entry Number 2, ThisPianoGirl.Self Indulgent Craft-A-Long (#STSICAL2015) started on Christmas Day and runs to February 29th 2016. The thread will be locked when I get up and get online on 1st March. The CAL is for anything new and exciting that makes your heart sing after all the responsibilities and hard work of the run up to the end of the year, so it shouldn't be a WIP.Prizes were all kindly donated and are:A project bag from Knit and Stitch Bits..The Wool Barn Alpaca Sock (grey) in the Denim colourway. The is a sock/4ply weight yarn, comprised of 70% Natural Light Grey Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere and it weighs 100g and has 400m/436yds.From a generous viewer, who wishes to remain anonymous, The Uncommon Thread, Silky Merino Fingering in the Pern colourway. The yarn is a sock/4ply weight yarn and is comprised of 75% Superwash Merino/25% Mulberry Silk, it weighs 100g and measures 400m.Enter a photo of your FO in the thread before it is locked. One entry per person. You must be a member of the group.Chat is very welcome over in the group.Done and DustedMy project for the #STSICAL was knit using 40% Alpaca/40% Merino/20% Silk from John Arbon that I spun as a worsted 2ply to get a heavy sock/4ply weight yarn. I got 740m from 216g. I made Eyeblink by Heidi Alander. I used 620m, which has left me with 35g/120m of yarn.Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure, using left over Hilltop Cloud BFL/Cashmere/Silk from the Foolproof.Handspun Monster using 110m of Fondant Fibre Falkland Silk, a worsted weight yarn.Purple Kitty using Cascade 220 Superwash.Windward by Heidi Kirrmaier knit from Posh Yarn Miranda Heavy Lace (70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere) Barley by TinCanKnits in Cascade 220 Superwash.`Hobbledehoy merino/tencel in the Lagoon colourway was spun as a worsted 2-ply. I got 383m/419yds from 114g/4oz in a fingering/4-ply weight yarn.Nose to the GrindstoneRegia Snowflake Color Socks in the 07709 colourway.Orange Mittens using StarCroft Nash Island Light in the Lobster Bake colourway. I want to add a convertible top as seen in Stonybrook by Wendy Poush.Refraction Shawlette Plus has been frogged and re-started using extra increases and making the "wings" in stocking stitch instead of garter. Uses DyeForYarn Sock BFL Superwash in the Wooden Treasure Chest colourway.Spinning Superwash Merino fibre, from World of Wool, that I dyed using Wilton's Food Dyes, on my new spindle.Crafting Library750 Knitting Stitches: The Ultimate Knit Stitch Bible (UK Link) (US Link) Increase, Decrease (UK Link)  (US Link)by Judith Durant.Splashed OutJust Ducky Handspun Pierced Heart Spindle made with Lignum tip, Black Ebony whorl, Padauk shaft. Weight: 1.2 oz/34g Length: 11 3/4”Hello Yarn Falkland in the Ghastly Silence colourway.Into The Whirled 50% merino/25% bamboo/25% silk in the 221b colourway.JOMA Yarn Cash-A-Rino (70% Superwash merino/20% cashmere/10% nylon) in the Humingbird colourway. 115g/4oz of fingering/4-ply weight yarn, measuring 371m/406ydsUnwind Yarn Company Journey Sock (80% Superwash merino/20% nylon) in the La Grande Jatte colourway. 100g of fingering/4-ply weight yarn measuring 365m/400yds.Countess Ablaze Lord of Silk DK (75% Falkland merino/25% mulberry silk) in the Nightmare colourway. 100g of DK weight yarn measuring 240m/262yds)

As always, show notes can be found at www.stitchedtogether.co.uk. Come and join the conversation on the Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group board.NOTE: For some reason YouTube thinks I broke Community Guidelines with my video so I've embedded the file from another source. If you have a clue what I did wrong, let me know! Stuff and ThingsEmily of the FibreTown Podcast has released a new pattern the Esther Belle Shawl and she has donated a copy of this new pattern to give away to a viewer. The original winner, JamieWalcott contacted me to say that as she had won something from the podcast so recently, I should draw again. This new winner, TESOROSTITCHERY is announced in this episode.Self Indulgent Craft-A-Long (#STSICAL2015) starting on Christmas Day and running to February 29th 2016. The thread will be locked when I get up and get online on 1st March. The CAL is for anything new and exciting that makes your heart sing after all the responsibilities and hard work of the run up to the end of the year, so it shouldn't be a WIP.Prizes were all kindly donated and are:A project bag from Knit and Stitch Bits. (The shop is closed until 4th January).The Wool Barn Alpaca Sock (grey) in the Denim colourway. The is a sock/4ply weight yarn, comprised of 70% Natural Light Grey Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere and it weighs 100g and has 400m/436yds.From a generous viewer, who wishes to remain anonymous, The Uncommon Thread, Silky Merino Fingering in the Pern colourway. The yarn is a sock/4ply weight yarn and is comprised of 75% Superwash Merino/25% Mulberry Silk, it weighs 100g and measures 400m.Done and DustedPamela Stripes En Haute knit from my own pattern, using Posh Yarn Pamela in the I'll Get You My Pretty, The Door Just Opened For Someone and The Grass is Full of Stars colourway.Nephew's Barley Hat is by TinCanKnits and is knit from Cascade 220 Superwash in an unknown colourway.Nicole C Mendez striped socks, using my usual tailored vanilla sock pattern in Ringel Sockenwolle in the #135 colourway.Desert Vista Dyeworks socks in Viso The Fruits of Summer, a yarn from The Golden Skein club.Rusty Boat Trip Cowl in Artesano Alpaca Silk 4ply in the Creme Caramel colourway.Fondant Fibre Superwash Merino/Cashmere/Nylon in the Life's A Beach colourway. Spun as a chain plied worsted yarn to become a heavy worsted weight yarn giving 133m from 99g.Fondant Fibre Lina Rolags. The rolags were made from Alpaca/Camel/Shetland/Silk and spun as a woollen 3-ply to get a light sport weight yarn weighing 98g and getting 235m.Foolproof by Louise Zass-Bangham using handspun yarn from Hilltop Cloud. The fibre was BFL/Cashmere/Silk. In total I used 360m of the sock/4ply weight yarn.Nose to the GrindstoneSockhead Hat by Kelly McClure, using left over Hilltop Cloud BFL/Cashmere/Silk from the Foolproof.Regia Snowflake Color Socks in the 07709 colourway.Aisling Shawl by Justyna Lorkowska using Countess Ablaze Lady Lady Persephone Sock in the An Inveterate Dislike of Julia colourway and Count Cashmerino High Twist in the When Daylight Dies colourway. I have run out of yarn!Hobbledehoy Merino Tencel in the Lagoon colourway. It's been spun as a worsted 2-ply and I'm currently plying. I used my new spindle from AaronMakesStuff.PlottingMaking a Hitofude for my Mum using Artesano Alpaca Silk 4ply in the Lily Pad colourway. The bag I showed was from Shop Louleigh.My project for the #STSICAL is going to be knit using 40% Alpaca/40% Merino/20% Silk from John Arbon that I spun as a worsted 2ply to get a heavy sock/4ply weight yarn. I got 740m from 216g. I plan on making either Eyeblink by Heidi Alander or Wintermute by Melanie Berg.Crafting Library2015 Autumn Essentials: Flatland by Katya Frankel. This collection is made up of three accessory patterns; Tangent a pair of sport weight fingerless mitts, Tesseract a bulky weight cowl and Vector a worsted weight hat.Splashed OutAaronMakesStuff Acrylic and Aluminim Support Spindle with a Red Heart Shaft. It weighs 19g and measures 10 1/4".Fondant Fibre Falkland Merino in the Ginko colourway and Kinloch rolags made of Merino/Shetland/Silk.Pigeon Roof Studios 75% BFL/25% Silk in the Verdigris colourway. This is from the Glow Series.I also got Bye Brook Farm 100% Romney Batt from Sarah of FiberTrek ,Woolweb Farm Navajo Churro yarn and Starcroft Fiber Nash Island Light in the Lobster Bake colourway from my friend Debs.Online CommunityLara Smoot has kindly offered to give away a copy of one of her most recently released patterns, Journey to Atlantis, which was previously an exclusive club pattern on Miss Babs Knitting Tour. It uses around 500m of a worsted weight yarn to make. To enter, go to this thread and suggest a good yarn to use for this pattern. I'll draw for the winner of the copy of this pattern when I record Episode 27.Many thanks for the shout outs from podcasters about my Boat Trip Cowl pattern. I'm so delighted that this pattern seems to have been well received and that people are already posting photos of finished objects on Ravelry.

  This week’s episode is brought you you by… Stash-A Place For Yarn is located on The 600 Block in the Central Arts District of downtown St Pete.  Stash is nestled among an eclectic array of boutiques, restaurants and art galleries.  It is the place for luxury yarns, classes and connecting with other fiber lovers.  Paty Lyon’s will be teaching several classes in Dec.  Year end clearance is coming between Christmas and New Year’s both online and in the shop!  Check out the website at stashstpete.com. Main Street Gallery is a local art and craft studio and offers a variety of services for individuals and businesses including custom screen printing, vinyl decals, graphic design, t shirts, custom artwork, murals and much more. Main Street Gallery carries products from local artists and crafters including hand knitted items and cigar box guitars. This week’s segments include Master Status, Master Plan, In our Hands, Masterpieces,Craft with us, Study Hall, Simply Selfie, Raise your hand, and Comfort Zone. Master Status: (2:42) Alicia has been taking a look at the gauge worksheets and lining up resources. Natalie organized notes for my blocking essay and have been working on the colorwork swatch. Natalie mentions difficulty with the colorwork swatch Master Plan: (5:08) Natalie plans on knitting more swatches and questions. Alicia plans to knock out the rest of the swatches. In our hands: (6:53) Alicia: Reyna by Noora Laivola with Bohemia Fibers Barefoot Bohemian Sock in Penny for Your Thoughts colory. A hand dyed yarn from the AMC series of The Walking Dead. Natalie: Simple striped hat of my own design using some knitpicks Swish DK Bell, the Garden Elf by Ala Ela using knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport for Maria’s Kindness elf (on hold) Uncle's Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Amethyst Heather. Working on some coffe cup cozies Master Pieces:(12:50) Alicia: Pom Pom Peds by Purl SoHo in Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in Wellies Heather. Sock Recipe: A Good Plain Sock by Stephanie Pearl McPhee in Twist Sock from Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns in Rainbow colorway. 80% merino, 20% Nylon Natalie: Carmen’s Wonder Woman costume! Top down sock using the fish lips kiss heel in Mint Rain Hand Dyed Self Striping Twist Sock in her Great Pumpkin colorway. Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure using Knitpicks Hawthorne Fingering in the Blackbird colorway. Warm Ribbed Winter Hat by Lucy H. Lee using Knitpicks Comfy Worsted in Peapod colorway Galahad Scarf by Kerry Robb in Knitpicks Swish Worsted in the Hollyberry colorway. Crackerjack by Stacey Simpson Duke using Knitpicks Swish DK in White, Honey, Dusk, Twilight Craft with Us (32:14): ElvesWorkshopalong:  A craft along where we are encouraging our listeners to start crafting early for the holidays so they can relax and enjoy the season. To view details about how to enter, visit the thread on ravelry here. The knitmore girls have piggybacked onto this and are doing the Grinchbombalong. Please check out and support these sponsors who have been gracious enough to donate to our Elvesworkshopalong.  Coupon Codes: Rainstorm Studios Etsy - Closed Sept 3rd through Sept 8th and will open with a new update. Use code: ELVES2015 for 15% off through November 30, 2015 Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns:  ELVESWORKSHOP 15% until nov Sew for Ewe on etsy masteringtheknits15 for 10% off to run from sept 1- nov 30th Erin.lane bags ELVES15. FOR 15% the entire shop KnittyKittybags on Etsy elves2015.  20% and active until 12/1/2015. Stash-A Place for Yarn: FiberSeed10.  2 10$ giftcards are the prizes. The Fiber Seed Unwind yarn company Quince and Co Top Down - reimagining set-in sleeve design Knitting Rose The Unique Sheep - a cute children’s book with patterns that we will be reviewing. The story of the Unique Sheep. We will be reviewing this book in a future episode too. Marianne - Jamberry Consultant - new catalog out! Byvikink Letterpress Co. Sarah Lamantia - Gold Canyon Candles Karen Bachman from iKNITitiaves Ottlite Anne Weil of Flax and Twine donating Knitting without Needles coming out sept 1st. Bohemia Fibers- 2 skeins… 2 for you or if you want to be generous, you can give to a friend Daizie Knits Twist Fiber Studios KnittingDaddy has donated a copy of his pattern Scrappy Sock yarn New one this week: k8terpillar   Study Hall: (37:40) Natalie taught a class yesterday and now taking a break until Jan. Alicia has been teaching a beginner Knitting 101 series will finish up tomorrow. Classes start back up in January.   Simply Selfie:(38:55) Alicia mentions Zenni Optical, hosting family get togethers and closing chapter of Project Linus. Natalie talks about Halloween at their house, house decorating, birthday parties, work, and Thanksgiving   Comfort zone:(48:27) Alicia shares Purls of Wisdom from ten year olds. Natalie is enjoying her nativities.   Thank you for joining us for episode 20 of Mastering the Knits.We’d like to thank our sponsors Stash a place for Yarn and Main Street Gallery and also all our SantaSponsors who have donated to the ElvesWorkshopalong. You can find shownotes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast and Instragram as Mastering_the_knits_podcast.  I am knottyknitter17 and Natalie is barknknit on Twitter, Instragram, and Ravelry.

Episode 18 Show Notes: Welcome to the Episode 18 of the Knit Actually Podcast! • Actually Working • I talk about projects I am currently working on including o Windschief Hat for my husband o Sockhead Hat for me! o o Baley Sweater for my son o • Actually Hand Dyed o I dyed a BUNCH of things this week!!! First, I skeined up the yarn I dyed in the class I took at Fancy Tiger Crafts o o I kettle dyed some Aran weight MCN in Peacock Blue for a hat for my husband for Christmas • o I hand dyed some MCN Fingering, which I’m using for my Sockhead Hat o o I made two attempts at speckled yarn, on a DK stellina base. The first one is lovely, but definitely not speckled o And the second turned out pretty much exactly how I wanted it to o THEN, I tried stencilling a sock blank, and I was pretty happy with the results on my first try o Last I dyed some self striping yarn, and I feel like I’ve finally got the hang of it! • Actually Attending o Handweavers Guild of Boulder Annual Sale , November 4-8 o Interweave Yarn Fest, March 31 – April 3  List of Workshops is here. Registration is now open! I’m registered for Building your Design Career with Dora Ohrenstein and the Design Master Class with Shirley Paden  Current list of vendors is here • Knit Knosh o Registration is open for Knit Knosh!!! Knit Knosh will be a food, wine and yarn tasting, on January 23, 2016 at 12:30 pm at Samples World Bistro in Longmont, CO. I’m EXTREMELY excited to announce the participating yarn companies: o Bijou Basin Ranch o MJ Yarns o Knerd o Skeindalous • Giveaway o I’m giving away an ebook copy of the Cooperative Press book Big Foot Knits by Andi Smith. To enter, just post in the Ravelry thread and tell me which pattern you would knit, and for whom! I’ll draw a winner on December 1, 2015. Thank you for listening!!!!

Mastering the Knits Episode #20: The Kindness of Knitters     Natalie spun a little on a spindle from a 3D printer!     This episode is sponsored by Main Street Gallery. Main Street Gallery is a local art and craft studio and offers a variety of services for individuals and businesses including custom screen printing, vinyl decals, graphic design, t shirts, custom artwork, murals and much more. Main Street Gallery carries products from local artists and crafters including hand knitted items and cigar box guitars.   Master Status (2:08) Natalie and Alicia discuss their TKGAMaster Knitter Program Level 1 progress.  Natalie talks about meeting Jennifer of Daizie Knits at the Into the Wool Retreat and being super inspired and sharing her inspiration with Alicia.  We are both using Patons Classic Wool Worsted.   Master Plan (8:40) Alicia talks about her new plan to put time towards the program before any other knitting.  Natalie says she plans to finish the swatches before next episode and picking up up books from the library for the essay.     Craft with Us (11:09) ElvesWorkshopalong:  We already have 5 finished objects submitted to the thread and as a bonus we gifted the first submission Joseybug a pattern of her choice. She turned in a Barley hat by Tin Can Knits, which she made for her cousin’s child.   To view details about how to enter, visit the thread on ravelry here.   Please check out and support these sponsors who have been gracious enough to donate to our Elvesworkshopalong. Coupon Codes: Rainstorm Studios Etsy - Closed Sept 3rd through Sept 8th and will open with a new update. Use code: ELVES2015 for 15% off through November 30, 2015 Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns:  ELVESWORKSHOP 15% until nov Sew for Ewe on etsy masteringtheknits15 for 10% off to run from sept 1- nov 30th Erin.lane bagsELVES15. FOR 15% the entire shop KnittyKittybags on Etsy elves2015.  20% and active until 12/1/2015. Stash-A Place for Yarn: FiberSeed10. 2 10$ giftcards Lish cast on a sock at a wedding!   In our hands(16:53) Alicia is working on a pair of socks using Knit PicksStroll in Dill Heather Colorway. Natalie is working on the following: Crackerjack cowl by Stacey Simpson Duke using Knitpicks Swish DK in White, Honey, Dusk, Twilight.  We mentioned Knittydaddy’s Crackerjack scarf. Uncle's Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Amethyst Heather. Bristol Hat by Amy Christoffers using Knitpicks Capretta in the Caviar colorway. Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure in Patons Kroy Sock in the Fiesta Jacquard colorway. Started spinning my Charms OWL for the HPKCHC that is going to be about 900 yards of a 2 ply laceweight.       Masterpieces (28:06) Alicia finished anotherWee Hats by Kym HretzPatons Kroy Socks Green Striped Ragg.  Natalie finished a wee 10 yard skein of 2 ply handspun that I used to test drive a MadHatterIdeas 3D printed spindle lent to me by Jennifer of Daizie Knits.   Study Hall (32:09) Natalie will be teaching a sock knitting class at Stash - A Place for Yarn on Oct 10th at 9 am. Taught an impromptu class with Kristin the other night since she had more students that she normally plans. Alicia will have a new fall schedule of classes in the next week. If you are in the area, Like the Main Street Gallery Toronto Ohio Facebook page and to stay in the loop of classes!   Simply Selfie (34:18) Alicia had a wedding and is getting organized. Going to be moving living room to the basement soon. Keeping it short because I want to hear all about the Into the wool retreat.  Natalie talks about getting back into work and Carmen starting soccer. Natalie’s view from Into the Wool.   On the Road (36:17) Natalie talks about her trip to Into the Wool Retreat Sept 3-6th in Crossville, TN hosted by Dana of Unwind Yarn company and Just One More Row podcast, Daniela and Allie of the Caffeinated Knitting podcast , Fru from the Sassypantsknitter Podcast.  Met so many lovely people, had a fabulous time.  She mentioned her purchases from MarigoldJen.  Came home with a LOT of yarn!  Natalie mentions visiting Bliss Yarn Shop, where she picked up some MissBabs and Haus of Yarns with Beth aka LikesPudding.   Comfort zone (48:49) Alicia discusses further the amazingly generous and helpful knitters. Lise Glas from the Addicted to Sock Knitting Group on Facebook.  Natalie squeals over her my new china cabinet. Thank you for joining us for episode 20 of Mastering the Knits.We’d like to thank our sponsor Main Street Gallery and those donating to the ElvesWorkshopalong. You can find shownotes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast.  Alicia is knottyknitter17 on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram. Natalie can be found as barknknit on twitter, Instagram, and ravelry.

This episode is sponsored by Main Street Gallery. Main Street gallery is a local art and craft studio and offers a variety of services for individuals and businesses including custom screen printing, vinyl decals, graphic design, t shirts, custom art work, murals and much more. Main Street Gallery carries products from local artists and crafters including hand knitted items and cigar box guitars. We had a little mishap with our old domain and have changed our domain to http://www.masteringtheknitspodcast.com!  Please update your bookmarks and thank you for the support.   This week’s segments include In our Hands, Masterpieces, Spread the Love, Simply Selfie, Raise your hand, and Comfort Zone.   Against the Grain KAL #againstthegrainKAL: (2:19) The goal of the knit-a-long is to go contrary to the natural inclination of your craft or technique. We aren’t limiting the KAL to just those who want to learn a different style of knitting but crafting anything that is opposite of what you normally do.   In Our Hands: (2:40) Alicia has only been actively knitting on her Harvest Cardigan by Tin Can Knits with Cascade 220 Superwash Quatro in Fiji colorway.  Alicia shares that she got the yarn for a great price at http://littleknits.com/.   Natalie is knitting on Crackerjack by Stacey Simpson Duke using Knitpicks Swish DK in White, Honey, Dusk, Twilight. She is continuing to work on Uncle's Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Amethyst Heather although she has been struggling with the needles she’s using.  Natalie mentions buying tickets from Stash - a place for yarn for the Tampa Bay Rays Stitch n Pitch which is on July 26th.  You can pick up tickets from the link or at the shop.  Natalie has also been knitting on her One More Row socks using Lollipop Yarn Tradition in the We need a Little Christmas colorway.  We mention #christmasinjuly KAL with Mary Heather from Ravelry.com and RainyDayGoods.com. Lastly, Natalie cast on a Luuk by Annis Jones using some leftover Knit Witch Celestial in the Sagitarius colorway.  She talked about how she used the cast on number from the Swirl Hat by Mandie Harrington.   Alicia talks about some lovely stash she acquired from Knitpicks.com and discusses her favorite designer Ysolda Teague’s new design Ishnana.   Masterpieces: (17:47) Alicia hasn’t finished anything although she has been doing a lot of monogamous knitting on her Harvest. Natalie has finished three more blanket squares for her eldest Barn Raising Quilt by Shelley Mackie & Larissa Brown using leftovers and some Shelby B's Designs 100% Superwash Merino in the sirius colorway #againstthegrain.  She also finished a baby Luuk by Annis Jones using some leftover Knit Witch Celestial in the Sagitarius colorway.  She took the cast on counts from the  Swirl Hat by Mandie Harrington  Natalie cast on and finished a Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure using Patons Kroy Sock in the Rusty Stripes colorway.   Spread the Love: (22:50) Ottlite Give Away!   Winner is: Ann Templeton @annfran25 on twitter.   Our next giveaway is going to be from Bohemia Fibers!  Amy, the dyer behind Bohemia Fibers, is a lady with a love of color and a knack for it. Bohemia Fibers specialize in custom colors and inspirational photo replication.  They use only professional dyes for their yarns and fiber.   They do yarns based on pictures from popular tv series and movies.  I have has purchased several True Blood and walking Dead inspired colorways.     Amy has graciously sent a skein for Natalie to knit up and review as well as a skein in the same color for us to give away!  Thank you Amy!!   To enter this episode’s giveaway, we ask that you visit Bohemiafibers.com and pick one of their many colorways that inspires you and share your favorite with us in a comment on the shownotes page.  There will also be several other ways to enter this giveaway!  Check out www.masteringtheknitspodcast.com to see all the ways you can win. Simply Selfie: (25:35) Alicia and Natalie got to spend some in person time together up in Ohio.  Natalie loved spending time in Alicia’s backyard and was very inspired by Alicia’s home.  Alicia had a busy 4th of july with lots of festivities.  She also discusses her basement, weddings coming soon, and her and her husband’s 1st wedding anniversary!   Natalie talks about their road trip up north to visit family and Lisha and getting to meet the new twin nephews.   Ohio summer lies...thankfully Natalie brought her girl’s Wonderful Wallaby sweaters.  While in Ohio, they did lots of things which included visit the lake and also getting to finally visit Homer Laughlin China Co.   Raise your Hand:(40:08) We ask if you can have any profession in the fiber industry, what would be your dream job?  Natalie talks about the Woolful podcast, which is currently her favorite, and discusses the idea of becoming an owner of a sheep/alpaca farm or owning a fiber mill.  Alicia wants to be a yarn smoosher. Natalie mentions Clara Parkes.  Alicia would like to dive into knitwear design world and learn more through the Master Knitter Program.  What would you like to do?   Comfort zone:(45:55) Alicia says her happy place is good mail and mentions Birchbox. Natalie’s happy place is turning her house into a home.   Thank you for joining us for episode 16 of Mastering the Knits. You can find shownotes at www.masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast.  Alicia is knottyknitter17 on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram. Natalie can be found on twitter, Instagram, and ravelry as barknknit.