Podcasts about string creations

This podcast continues from episode 164, for Oct 2019.  I talk about a few problems I had to solve during the Spin Together, with my wheel and spinning.  The strange title of this podcast. is all about a major reorganization I did of my fiber. The 100 year shawl along I mention, can be found as a group on Facebook.  That is also true of the other group I am in called 52 Weeks of Sheep. One of the breeds this group recently studied was Babydoll Southdown, and I talk some in the podcast about this breed's information. The fiber fair I went to and talk about in this podcast has a web page here, if you want to plan to go next October. My wonderful door prize at the fiber fair, came from Rock and String Creations.

FOs Somer Knitting Yowza Weigh It Shawl 4 by Susan B. Anderson using handspun Rock & String Creations in Denim and Mine of the Seven Dwarves plied together Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure using Vice Yarn Paradigm Shift Morning Coffee Socks by Crazy Sock Lady Designs Gnome de Plume MKAL by Sarah Schira Spinning Wooly […]

Mastering the Knits S3E11: Level 1 is DONE! Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Last episode of series 3. Giveaway (2:36) December’s giveaway is a pattern of your choice up to $5 on Ravelry. and listen to the episode to learn how to enter. Master Status (3:34) Natalie talks about where she is at on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1 and she is DONE!!  Her submission is sent. In my hands (10:46) Natalie mentions the Harry Potter Knit/Crochet House Cup and talks about knitting on the following: Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy bag. Masterpieces (17:17) Natalie mentions and talks about knitting on the following: recipe of the month :: align mitts by Courtney Spainhower using Rock and String Creations in her fairies garden colorway. Released in pattern.. Comfort zone (19:09) Natalie talks about why her husband and her eat KFC on our anniversaries.  Happy 10 year anniversary to her and her husband. Share the Stash - A place for yarn staff’s new KAL starting Jan 2nd through Feb and #teamnatalie is knitting Flax cardigan by Tin Can Knits. She is using Malabrigo Rios in Aniversario.   Thank you for joining us for series 3 episode 11 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S3E10: Adventure Abound Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Giveaway (1:33) December’s giveaway is a pattern of your choice up to $5 on Ravelry. and listen to the episode to learn how to enter. Master Status (2:32) Natalie talks about where she is at on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1 and she is so close to sending this out. For more information check out,  TKGA group on Ravelry.   Natalie mentions TurboGrrl and her amazing colorwork sweater design. In my hands (6:20) Natalie mentions and talks about knitting on the following: Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy. recipe of the month :: align mitts by Courtney Spainhower using Rock and String Creations in her fairies garden colorway. Released in pattern. Masterpieces (8:38) Natalie mentions and talks about knitting on the following: Wonder Woman Wrap (knit) by Carissa Browning using Holly & Ivy Dyeworks Ivy Twist She mentions the K2tog tbl stretchy bind off. Raise Your Hand (12:24) Natalie answers: What’s your new job?  Natalie shares that she got a new job at Stash a place for yarn and about their new shop Stash Tampa.  She mentions BAKG yarn crawl.  Also share their new KAL starting Jan 2nd through Feb and #teamnatalie is knitting Flax cardigan by Tin Can Knits. She is using Malabrigo Rios in Aniversario.   Comfort zone (20:38) Natalie talks about checking out lights with the family and adventures coming. She talks about going to Lights of Lake Park Estates. Check out #whereIknit and #weekendcraftgoals. Thank you for joining us for series 3 episode 10 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S3E9: Harry Potter Begins Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Giveaway (1:51) November giveaway was a pattern of your choice from Paper Daisy Creations and winner was announced.  December’s giveaway is a pattern of your choice up to $5 on Ravelry. and listen to the episode to learn how to enter. Master Status (3:51) Natalie talks about where she is at on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1. For more information check out,  TKGA group on Ravelry.   In my hands (7:06) Natalie mentions and talks about knitting on the following: Wonder Woman Wrap (knit) by Carissa Browning using Holly & Ivy Dyeworks Ivy Twist.   Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy. recipe of the month :: align mitts by Courtney Spainhower using Rock and String Creations in her fairies garden colorway. Released in a pattern. Raise Your Hand (12:05) Natalie answers: How are you preparing for the new year?  Natalie mentions the following: #last90days Facebook Live, Rach and Dave Hollis’s Start Today morning show 5 to thrive Start Today Journal by Rachel Hollis, author of Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing Rise Podcast episode link Year Compass Passion Planner Bullet Journal Comfort zone (21:29) Natalie talks about her daughter turning 8 and starting to read Harry Potter.  The illustrated version. Thank you for joining us for series 3 episode 9 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S3E8: Craft Goals Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Giveaway (1:22) November giveaway is a pattern of your choice from Paper Daisy Creations and listen to the episode to learn how to enter. Natalie shares the Flickering Lights shawl.  Kits can be found at Space Cadet Yarns. Master Status (3:55) Natalie talks about where she is at on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1.  TKGA group on Ravelry.  Arenda Holladay’s blog. She ordered these tags. In my hands (10:48) Natalie mentions #weekendcraftgoals and talks about knitting and spinning on the following: Wonder Woman Wrap (knit) by Carissa Browning using Holly & Ivy Dyeworks Ivy Twist.   Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy. recipe of the month :: align mitts by Courtney Spainhower using Rock and String Creations in her fairies garden colorway. Masterpieces (18:24) Natalie talks about finishing a project and more! Spun and navajo plied Treadle Hanspun Yarns tiddlybits using Pilar, Majacraft Pioneer spinning wheel. Raise Your Hand (20:40) Natalie answers: Do you knit for others for holiday gifts? She mentions the Knitmore girls Podcast grinchalong. Comfort zone (25:00) Natalie talks about enjoying the holidays. Thank you for joining us for series 3 episode 8 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S3E2: Dreaming of knits.  Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! *Audio gets lower two-thirds of the way through because of technical difficulties with the microphone.  This will be resolved before the next episode.  I apologize for the inconvenience. Giveaway (:37) Zip-Top Bag from RainStorm Studios listen to the episode to learn how to enter. Master Status (2:42) Natalie talks about where she is at and how she is stalled on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1. In my hands (4:05) Autumnal Cardigan by Hannah Fettig using mods from sarie26 using MissBabs Katahdin in Amethyst. Spinning Treadle Hanspun Yarns tiddlybits using Pilar, Majacraft Pioneer spinning wheel.  Masterpieces (7:10) recipe of the month :: align mitts by Courtney Spainhower using Rock and String Creations in her fairies garden colorway.  Made matching leg warmers. 157-23 Silver Stag by DROPS design using Knitpicks Swish DK in Cobblestone Heather and White.  Raise my hand (12:24) Natalie answers talesofyarn’s question: What is a new project you are dreaming of casting on? Patterns Natalie mentions: Gone Astray Cardigan by Julia Farwell-Clay Amille by Emily Ross Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider Comfort zone (15:43) Natalie talks about her back patio space. She mentions Shaklee’s Alfalfa and Camp Gladiator. Currently reaching A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. Thank you for joining us for series 3 episode 2 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Giveaway (1:06) Zip-Top Bag from RainStorm Studios listen to the episode to learn how to enter. Master Status (2:33) Natalie talks about where she is at and how she is stalled on Level 1 but is inspired by being back to podcasting. In our hands(3:55) Autumnal Cardigan by Hannah Fettig using mods from sarie26 using MissBabs Katahdin in Amethyst. recipe of the month :: align mitts by Courtney Spainhower using Rock and String Creations in her fairies garden colorway. Made matching leg warmers. Coziest Memory blanket by Kemper Wray and explained how she’s picking yarns. Spinning Treadle Hanspun Yarns tiddlybits using Pilar, Majacraft Pioneer spinning wheel. Masterpieces (10:35) Barnraising Quilt by Shelley Mackie & Larissa Brown using lots of sock scraps and border using Cascade Heritage Silk in black. On the Road (12:26) Natalie talks about her trip to Into the Wool Fiber Retreat Sept 20-23, 2018 in Crossville, TN hosted by Dana of Unwind Yarn company and Tiffany from TheProjectBag and talks about Beth aka LikesPudding.  She talks about finding inspiration from many attendees such as Mary Kinoknits podcast/designer, Lisa of Paper Daisy Creations and Stephanie from Tellybean Knits. Raise my hand (15:54) Natalie talks about where have I been and why am I back. She mentions Shaklee. Talks about Rachel Hollis, her book Girl, Wash Your Face and #last90days. Comfort zone (25:56) Natalie talks about her morning routine. Thank you for joining us for series 3 episode 1 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits Episode #3b: Board Games Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras!   NOTE! If you downloaded 4/7/17 please redownload as the uploaded file cut out a couple mins. This episode is sponsored by Greg aka Knitting Daddy and Sunflower Knit Shop. DaizieKnits Giveaway (1:01) Winner announced in episode for DaizieKnits Giveway   Aplitude Pattern Giveaway (2:45) April Giveaway starts now.  To enter visit the Mastering the Knits Podcast group on Ravelry and comment on the episode thread by March 31st, 2017. You can win a skein of her yarn and buttons!  Go comment! Master Status (5:45) Natalie talks about her progress with her TKGA Master Hand Knitting Level 1 progress.  She mentions knitting the mitten and her experience.  She also talks about her next plans. Natalie mentions a Jogless Jog. Masterpieces (8:41) Natalie talks about the matching Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith she made for herself and her girls that she knit last year.  She also knit matching mittens using the Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson. In our hands(11:37) Natalie talks about working on a spinning project using some natural brown BFL from her stash. Cast on the next stocking for child number 2. The pattern for this one is Grandma's Argyle Sock Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Red.  Also Natalie talks about working on an old WIP the Barn Raising Quilt by Shelley Mackie & Larissa Brown, which was published in Knitalong: Celebrating the Tradition of Knitting Together.(Amazon affiliate link) She mentions Jasmin from the Knitmoregirls podcast. Natalie knit a new square using Rock and String Creations self-striping yarn. Simply Selfie (16:36) Natalie discusses her life, kids, and family visit.  She talks about family visiting and a fourth birthday celebration. She talks about attending her first Bay Area Knitters Guild meeting. Natalie mentions MadebyMara, Maureen, who we interviewed on episode 19 as she is a Master Hand Knitter and teaches and Criativity in Largo, and Trista, who sells Usborne Books. We had a guest speaker from Healthy Start Coalition of Pinellas County. She also discusses going to her Pinellas Weaver's Guild spin/portable projects meet up. Lucy taught Natalie how to weave on the big loom. On the Road (22:35) Natalie talks about her planned trip to Into the Wool Retreat Sept 21-24, 2017 in Crossville, TN hosted by Dana of Unwind Yarn company. Comfort zone (23:03) Board games: 2000s version of Trivia Pursuit, Logo, Hollywood Game night, Scattegories, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Stik Stax, and Telestration. Thank you for joining us for episode 1b o f Mastering the Knits.  We’d like to thank our sponsor Daizieknits and Sunflower Knit Shop. You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast.  Alicia is knottyknitter17 on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram. Natalie can be found as barknknit on twitter, Instagram, and ravelry.  

Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! This episode is sponsored by DaizieKnits and Sunflower Knit Shop.   DaizieKnits Giveaway (2:20) To enter visit the Mastering the Knits Podcast group on ravelry and comment on the episode thread by March 31st, 2017. You can win a skein of her yarn and buttons!  Go comment!   Master Status (5:29) Natalie talks about how she has gotten the updated instructions of the Master Hand knitter program Level 1.  She talks about how she has organized her swatches and binder more and the swatch knitting progress she has made.  She also laid out her plans moving forward to finish up Level 1!  She mentions her bullet journal. Masterpieces (9:00) Natalie talks about her last finished socks using Christmas at the Cabin by Rock and String Creations.  She used a vanilla sock and used fish lips kiss heel.  She talks about trying an 8 inch leg like Alicia usually knits.  Natalie also talks about knitting her sister a pair of iphone mitts by Julie Ridl in some Rain’s Obsessive Stitchery in their Fred Sock in the Annapolis colorway.  Natalie also finished up two different spinning projects both 2 ply fingering weight.  One made from some cormo fiber and another of some corriedale/merino mix.   In our hands(11:02) Natalie talks about only have one thing on the needles and that is her Uncle's Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Amethyst Heather.  She’s making this one for her best friend’s daughter.  She is struggling with the names. She mistakenly said she started them in 2005 but it was actually 2015!  She is also working on a spinning project using some natural brown BFL from her stash.   Simply Selfie (15:28) Natalie discusses her life, kids, and getting back into her local weavers and knitters guild. *She’s looking for a new knitting group meet up not new guild.  Which are the Pinellas Weaver’s Guild and Bay Area Knitters Guild.   On the Road (17:20) Natalie talks about her planned trip to Into the Wool Retreat Sept 21-24, 2017 in Crossville, TN hosted by Dana of Unwind Yarn company and talks about Beth aka LikesPudding. Comfort zone (18:07) Natalie talks about her new Keirug machine that has a carafe option. Crafting with my prodigies (19:02) Natalie’s girls talk about doing sand art.   Thank you for joining us for episode 1b of Mastering the Knits.  We’d like to thank our sponsor Daizieknits and Sunflower Knit Shop. 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.

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIPs include Atomic Blender socks, generic cuff down socks and This Way That Way socks. That's a lot of socks! FOs include cotton footie socks, Atomic Blender socks and one This Way That Way socks. Featured Baubles and Bling include Rock and String Creations sock yarn in the Miss Congeniality colorway, Freia Fine Handpaints in the Metropolis colorway, and Knitter's Pride Cubics needles. Shout Outs:Mar/Apr KAL/CAL will be to knit with variegated yarn!  Trying digging something out from deep stash!  We will draw two winners during the first episode in May.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.  We will draw the next winner in May.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:This Way That Way socks by Mina Philipp in Knitpicks Felici in the Teacup colorway.Sheila is working on:Be My Valentine Socks by the Cozy Knitter in unlabeled cotton sock yarn.  She will not be using the cable pattern, just the gusset and heel combo.Atomic Blender socks in BMFA mill end.CBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in CBD Metallic Spice from her new yarn line (which we reviewed last episode). Rate Your Date:Sheila finished:One Atomic Blender sock.Be My Valentine Socks by the Cozy Knitter in unlabeled cotton sock yarn.  She did not use the cable pattern, just the gusset and heel combo on a footie sock.Wendy finished:Atomic Blender socks in Dyeabolical Yarn Targhee sock in the Atomic Blender colorway.  Pattern will be available when the sample socks are knit.One This Way That Way sock.Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Sheila will knit socks.Wendy needs to finish her current WIPs..Baubles & Bling:Wendy purchased:Freia Fine Handpaints sport gradient in the Metropolis colorwayRock and String Creations self-striping yarn in the Miss Congeniality colorwaySheila purchased:Various sizes of Knitter's Pride Cubics needlesGossip & Innuendo:Fiber EventsConnecticut Sheep and Wool Apr 30, Tolland Agricultural Center, Vernon/Rockville, CTGore Place Sheep Shearing Festival Apr 30, Gore Place, Waltham MAMaryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MDNew Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NHRhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RIWebs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MAMassachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MAMaine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, MEFiber Revival TBAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

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

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

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