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Episode 5KnittingHO French Walk Socks Phildar Phil Folk 100 “Lie” meaning dregs! On the Needles Raglan sweater Kismet Fiber Works Gradient Kit: Smoked Paprika, Size 3 needles, raglanify app Skirting Around Patons, cascade 220 superwash sport. 904 Colonial Blue Heather Regina Marie Designed by Sara Burch Licht Faden Pure Silk Lace “Black Hydrangea” Dead Simple Lace Socks Wendy D. Johnson, Sweet Georgia Bulletproof sock Smitten Socks Fromthe Toe Up by Wendy D. Johnson Spin Right Round Malabrigo Nube in the Aguas colorway, 3ply 424 yards! Woolpierogi 0.9 ounces 200 yards! Sewing Circle More mending! Is this boring or interesting… Let me know! Acquisitions I want to make Finn Valley by Kate Gagnon Osborn! Cook Pot 2 apples: peeled and sliced 2 Tablespoons butter 2 spoonfuls of brown sugar Cinnamon 2 Tablespoons maple syrup Melt butter and add apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar in frying pan Sautee 10-15 minutes until the apples are cooked to the tenderness you want Add the maple syrup and stir! Serve warm Drop of Sunshine and Little Rain Cloud :( A mosquito bit me on my face! :) A rainbow at Ravinia while listening to Judy Garland sing and listening to a live orchestra perform Somewhere Over the Rainbow!
Episode 4 Stitches Midwest and ShenanigansKnitting FO’s Walk Socks Patons Kroy Socks 4 ply: Blue Striped Ragg, Size 0 needles ‘Bryrony’ Eyelet-Stitch Matinee Set – Booties and Hat VintageKnits for Babies by Rita Taylor Rowan Cashsoft Baby DK 802 Lemon discontinued On the Needles Raglan sweater Kismet Fiber Works GradientKit: Smoked Paprika, Size 3 needles, raglanify app Dead Simple Lace Socks Wendy D. Johnson, Sweet Georgia Bulletproof sock Smitten Skirting Around Patons, cascade 220 superwash sport. 904 Colonial Blue Heather Spin Right Round – FO’s Malabrigo Nube: Aguas Wool Pierogi Rolag: Dusk Turtlemade Nano Turkish Spindle Sewing Circle Hand sewing repair on a sweater, t-shirt, and dress Acquisitions Happy-Go-Lucky Wonder Twins: Gambit gradient sock yarn set Happy-Go-Lucky Self Striping: Grellow Knitting Notions: Classic Merino Bamboo yarn Winter Sky Esther’s Place Merino Top: Turquois Sun Valley Fibers: Singles Merino Fingering Royal Star Erin Lane Large Project Bag Kitchen Counter Crafter Espresso Your Needles WIP Cozy https://www.etsy.com/shop/JavaJennie Stitches Peeps Kitchen Counter Crafter with Jennie javajennie Stockinet Zombies with Megan Williams justrunknit Two Tangled Skeins with Sue craftyknitter7 and Lynn tollbaby Happy Go Lucky Yarn with Julie juri Get Lit & Knit with Abby aotto & Ally allyknits312 Spicy Homemaker with Melissa Spicyhomemaker Dramatic Knits with Steve DramaticKnits The Knitting Pipeline with Paula PrairiePiper, Bronwyn Bronwyndp Once Upon a Corgi with Gabby Gabigails Freakish Lemon with Adrian FreakishLemon Francofille Knits with Devan bdevan This list was purloined from the Two Tangled Skeins Podcast! Thanks:) Drop of Sunshine Mathilda and Stella found their forever home! Little Rain Cloud Humidity. Music Credit to my AMAZING sister Sara!!!
Welcome to the Knitting Samurai and Her Guys Video Podcast! Knitting Time: Too Much Yellow Socks second one cast. Online Supersocke 4-Fach Neon Color Two in color 1728. US size 0 – 2mm needles. Will do Wendy D. Johnson’s Wendy Knits Toe-Up Slip Stitch Heel pattern. LT’s Yoga Socks using Opal Little Prince in color … Continue reading Episode 149: Renovations →
TinkIn this episode I talk about the goals I set myself for the month of October, and discuss goals for November. Below are links to specific publications/patterns I mention, to see my other projects head on over to the blog (katherinejyane.co.uk) where there are specific tabs linking to different areas of creative endeavours, or email me at mail@katherinejayne.co.uk if you can’t find what you’re looking for!Knitting:Fairisle Tank from Claire Montgomerie's Knitting Vintage book - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fair-isle-tankSocks from the Toe up by Wendy D. Johnson - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/socks-from-the-toe-upArne and Carlos design line sock yarn - http://us.schachenmayr.com/yarns/regia-4-ply-design-line-arne-carlosArne and Carlos free sock pattern - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/r0258---cable-detail-socksRugby DK free sock pattern by Projekt Managerin - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rugby-3Java Purl Designs, 'I love you more than Pumpkin Spice' Socks, 'Strawberries and Cream Frappe' Socks and 'We need a geek to break the code' Socks - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/cc-almon---javapurl-designsAphaia Designs, Lundey mitts and Tesserae shawl - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tesserae-2 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lundey-mittensZulo by Lee Meredith of Leethal Knits - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zuloSlavini by Kathrin Steinhauer - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/salviniaPentland Hills by Clare Devine - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pentland-hillsHutton Cowl by Sam Boggia - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hutton-cowlGrace by Jane Richmond - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grace-43Apple Pie by Tin Can knits - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/apple-pie-3Tambourine by Julia Farwell-Clay - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tambourine-2Ginger Twist Studio - http://www.gingertwiststudios.com/shop/Be Inspired Yarn shop - https://beinspiredfibres.wordpress.comKathy's knits - http://www.kathysknits.co.ukKettle yarn company - http://kettleyarnco.co.ukGeeky Puffin Knit Palooza - http://geekypuffinknitpalooza.blogspot.co.ukBlank Canvas by Ysolda - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blank-canvasBoyfriend cards by Pat Menchini - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boyfriend-cardiPom Pom magazine - http://www.pompommag.com
Tink.In this episode I talk about the goals I set myself for the month of September and discuss the plans I have goal-wise for October. Below are links to specific publications and patterns I mention. To see my other projects head on over to the blog (katherinejayne.co.uk) where there are specific tabs linking to different areas of creative endeavours, or email me at mail@katherinejayne.co.uk if you can't find what you're looking for!Knitting:Failynn Fox Cowl Pattern by the Velvet Acorn - http://www.thevelvetacorn.comFairisle Tank from Claire Montgomerie's Knitting Vintage book - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fair-isle-tankSocks from the Toe up by Wendy D. Johnson - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/socks-from-the-toe-upArne and Carlos design line sock yarn - http://us.schachenmayr.com/yarns/regia-4-ply-design-line-arne-carlosArne and Carlos free sock pattern - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/r0258---cable-detail-socksRugby DK free sock pattern by Projekt Managerin - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rugby-3Socks two at a time on a magic loop free pattern by Heidi Bear - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/socks-two-at-a-time-on-a-magic-loopLove socks by Devon Clement - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lovesocks'I heart toe up Socks' by Wendy D. Johnson - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/i-heart-toe-up-socksElse by Merrian Holland - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elske-2Pom Pom magazine - http://www.pompommag.comCrochet:Tumbling block quilt - http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Katherine-Jayne/diamond-blanketSewing:Pretty Pants from Secrets to sewing Lingerie - http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Secrets-Sewing-Lingerie-camisoles/dp/0857832379English paper piecing photos - http://www.katherinejayne.co.uk/post/130208148780/wip-wednesday-granny-flower-english-paper#notesMiscellaneous:Berrington Hall and Estate - http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall/Brockhampton Estate - http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton-estate/
Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Catnip Socks by Wendy D. Johnson I finished these beauties! Yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime Sock in the HinkyPunk Colorway Dyed by the wonderful Danie of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast Needles: US Size 1.5 Addi Turbo fixed circular needles Knits in Rehearsal Viajante by Martina Behm This is now in the knit until forever stage, but I love it! No real updates here. Yarn: Miss Babs Kilimanjaro in the Believable color way Needles: US Size 3 and US Size 4 Signature Convertibles Vanilla Socks No pattern on this one, just cast on 32 stitches using Judy's Magic Cast On, did the increases until I had 64, and started knitting away. Great travel project, until I get to the heel, of course. As a still relatively new sock knitter, I don't have the heels down by memory yet. What's your favorite toe-up heel? Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in the Garnet Ridge colorway Needles: US 1.5 Addi Lace fixed circular needles Judy's Magic Cast On Any suggestions for campfire knitting? Mama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker I am plugging along on this, but it's become a mostly at home project since I am alternating skeins and that's a lot of yarn to carry in your purse (though I've done it before!) I have linked to my project, which is still in the very beginning stages, but please check out the design as well. Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in the Chispas Colorway Needles: Size 6 Signature Convertibles I mentioned the Yarnderwoman video podcast which you should watch! Lucy Hat by Carina Spencer Yarn: Jones Street DK by The Copper Corgi Needles: Signature Convertibles Size Check out the Stash and Burn podcast for more information about their KAL 15 hats in 2015 Auditioning Knits Astonish Top by Katy Banks Published in the book Golden Morning by Knit Picks Lindy Chain yarn by Knit Picks I ordered the Sagebrush as my main color and Honey as my accent color. I love linen! Psst. I already ordered the yarn! Tre o Molti by Anthony Casalena I have queued this and matched it up with 3 colors of Madeline Tosh Merino Light I have in my stash! Looking for a fun washcloth pattern to do for my mom, grandmother and aunts for Mother's Day. News, Notes and Events Knit, Wear, Love Giveaway ends May 1st! Listen to Episode 28 for details. Date Night Giveaway ends May 15th. Listen to Episode 29 for details. Rak-a-Long KAL Ends May 1st. I'll probably close the thread that day or the next, so get your objects photographed and posted by then! I have 2 fabulous prizes for this KAL. World Wide Knit in Public Day: June 13, 2015 If you are in the area join me at Heist Brewery in Noda in Charlotte from 11-3! We will have prizes and it's sure to be a great time! My Knitting News I discussed my knitting group activities and some reactions we have gotten knitting in public lately. I also talked about my experience teaching the knitting classes at the women's recovery center last week. I can't wait to go back! PALKAL 2015 Podcast-a-long Knit-a-long This is by far the best KAL I did last year and this year is sure to be even bigger and better! This will run June 1 to September 1 and you are welcome to double dip in any other KAL you are doing (Stash Dash with the Knit Girllls? Or the Around the Neck KAL with Suburban Stitcher?) The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. The design, yarn or fiber must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify) You can use of the suggested podcasters on the chatter thread, but you are not limited to that list. If the designer or yarn dyer is a podcaster, it qualifies. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Use the tag PALKAL2015 on your project pages, and on Instagram (if you use that service) as well (#palkal2015). Stay tuned to Episode 31 for some coupon codes from some of your favorite podcasters! Knitting Talk Back This is a trick because I don't have a talk-back topic today! Please go to the thread in the Ravelry group and post a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast in the "What Would You Like to Hear About?" thread. Non-Knitting What a Crock! Easy Creamy Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken (say that 5 times fast) Love it or Leave it Love: Teaching my knitting classes Outlander is back! Leave: My sleep (or lack thereof) issues Other News and Notes Book Updates I finished reading (listening) to The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion I liked it, but not as much as the first book. Currently reading The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, because everyone else already has! Running News: I finished my 10k! I got my medal and now I'm on the hunt for more medals! I'm officially training for a 1/2 marathon in November!
Episode 29: Date Night! Knitting Segments! Show Ready Knits Adjustable Coffee Mug Wrap by Danido Crafty Yarn: Paton's North America Classic Wool Worsted in the Dark Gray Mix Needles: Size 5 Knit Picks Caspian Wood Straights First FO for the RakAlong (How lazy have I been about my own KAL?) I cast on 12 stitches instead of 11 because I wanted my increases, etc, to all be in the center. The Cup Sleeve by Brook Croley Yarn: Paton's North America Classic Wool Worsted in the Dark Gray Mix Needles: Size 6 Signature Convertibles (Magic Loop) This is my 2nd FO for the RakAlong, and it would make a great project to learn cables and knitting in the round. Both of these projects will count for the KAL going on in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast group, hosted by Boston Jen! Knits in Rehearsal Viajante by Martina Behm This is now in the knit until forever stage, but I love it! Finally, actually cast this on instead of just talking about casting it on! Yarn: Miss Babs Kilimanjaro in the Believable color way Needles: US Size 3 and US Size 4 Signature Convertibles Vanilla Socks No pattern on this one, just cast on 32 stitches using Judy's Magic Cast On, did the increases until I had 64, and started knitting away. Great travel project, until I get to the heel, of course. As a still relatively new sock knitter, I don't have the heels down by memory yet. What's your favorite toe-up heel? Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in the Garnet Ridge colorway Needles: US 1.5 Addi Lace fixed circular needles Judy's Magic Cast On I mentioned the OMG Heel by Meghan Williams and the Mystik Spiral Socks by Josh Ryks. Catnip Socks by Wendy D. Johnson I finished the first sock a couple of weeks ago, but haven't gotten much done other than the toe on the second one. Yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime Sock in the HinkyPunk Colorway Dyed by the wonderful Danie of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast Needles: US Size 1.5 Addi Turbo fixed circular needles Mama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker I am plugging along on this, but it's become a mostly at home project since I am alternating skeins and that's a lot of yarn to carry in your purse (though I've done it before!) I have linked to my project, which is still in the very beginning stages, but please check out the design as well. Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in the Chispas Colorway Needles: Size 6 Signature Convertibles Crochet Provision Cast On Knitting News, Notes and Events RakAlong You have until May 1, 2015 to post your finished objects. Make something for someone "just because." There is no yardage requirement, but you need to keep your entry to 1 post per person, so just update your original post each time you finish something. 2015 Goals Update I wanted to update you (and myself) on my progress on my 2015 goals, now that we've reached the end of the 1st quarter of the year. Listen up to hear how I've done on my 5 knitting goals of 2015: Education Charity Knitting Gift Knitting Knitting from Stash Zen Knitting Stashdown Throwdown Don't forget to use the hashtag #stashdownthrowdown on Instagram! How are you doing with your Stashdown goals? Are you loving that amazing stash? Giveaway: Knit, Wear, Love by Amy Herzog In episode 28 I reviewed this amazing book, don't forget to join the Actually Knitting Podcast Group on Ravelry and enter to win your copy! The contest runs through May 1st! 500 Member Giveaway I announced the winner of the 500 member giveaway! Listen up to see if you are the lucky winner of a great bag! Knitting Talk Back: Date Night Date Night is a fabulous collection of 5 patterns by Maria Yarley of Elegant Economy Knits. I hope you enjoy the review and, there is a copy for a lucky listener, too! Listen to the episode to find out how to enter! Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Love it or Leave it Love it: Spring Break, my trip to Savannah Leave it: Chores! Stage Craft I did a little bit of sewing this week, and made this project bag! I used this tutorial to make the bag, very easy to follow for a non-seamstress like myself! Thanks to the Knitmore Girls for pointing me in the direction of this tutorial. Other News and Notes Book Updates I finished reading Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo. I really enjoyed it and recommend it! I mentioned the podcast Teaching Your Brain to Knit. I'm still doing this book challenge. 26 Books in 2015 Book Challenge I started reading The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion. I loved the first book in this series, The Rosie Project so I have high hopes for this one! Running Updates I will run my first 10k on Saturday April 11, 2015. I'm a bit nervous because I'm still having some problems but, I'm as ready as I'm going to be! Wish me luck!
Thanks for listening to Episode 28 of the podcast! We started out today with some thank you program mentions to all of those (I think) who have donated supplies to my knitting classes at the Women's Recovery Center. Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Bloccare Cap by Elizabeth Green Musselman, Dark Matter Knits Yarn: Bijou Basin Llasa Wilderness in a dusty purple (Color #14) Frabjous Fibers Mad Hatter Mini Skein Pack in the Mice in the Tea Colorway Needles: Signature Convertibles US size 4 for the body and 3 for the brim Size: I made the large size, with the slouch Knits in Rehearsal Viajante by Martina Behm Finally, actually cast this on instead of just talking about casting it on! Yarn: Miss Babs Kilimanjaro in the Believable color way Needles: US Size 3 and US Size 4 Catnip Socks by Wendy D. Johnson Yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime Sock in the HinkyPunk Colorway Dyed by the wonderful Danie of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast Needles: US Size 1.5 Addi Turbo fixed circular needles Vanilla Socks Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in the Garnet Ridge colorway Needles: US 1.5 Addi Lace fixed circular needles Cast on 63 stitches using Judy's Magic Cast On Memory Blanket by Georgie Hallam Yarn: Who knows?? Needles: US Size 2 Addi Turbo fixed circulars Auditioning Knits Mill Wrap by Maria Yarley/Elegant Economy Knits Sugar Maple by Carina Spencer Cardinia Wrap by Ambah Knittings News, Notes and Events I visited a lovely LYS in Black Mountain, NC, called the Black Mountain Yarn Shop. I highly recommend you check it out if you are in the area! I purchased some Hedgehog Fibers Sock yarn in the Villain color way. I had a blast at the Carolina Fiber Frolic! Check out the bags made by Jan Smiley on Etsy! She does excellent work! Here is my lovely bag! I purchased 2 of the official Frolic Colorways by Sarah of The Copper Corgi Yarns. I won a skein of Quaere Fibers Gradient Sock in the Raw Turquoise color way. I also purchased a mini-skein gradient kit by the lovely ladies of Kismet Fiber Works. What should I make?? I had the best roomies at the Frolic! Maria from Elegant Economy Knits and Faith of Faithfully Geeky Blog. Check out these ladies! Fiberlicious Kickstarter Contest We had 28 entries for the contest which closed on March 22. I drew a winner? Listen up to see if you won a skein of yarn and project bag from the ladies of Fiberlicious! Rak-Along The Rak-along is still going strong. We have only a few entries but still lots of time left to participate! The KAL will run through May 1. All of the rules and regulations are available in the thread on Ravelry. Make someone something, you'll make them smile and I bet you will smile too! 500 Member Giveaway We still have the contest going through April 1st. Don't forget to enter! New to me Podcast: Teaching your Brain to Knit New to me Video Podcast: Junkyarn Knitting Talk Back A special review of the new Amy Herzog book Knit, Wear Love. Non-Knitting What a Crock Creamy Mushroom Chicken Stew Love it or Leave it Love it: The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt on Netflix The wedding I attended this weekend was super fun! Leave it: Hurt feelings. Boo! Who needs it? Other News and Notes Book Update I finished reading Three Daughters by Consuelo Saah Baehr. I gave it 4 stars on Goodreads. Still running...as much as I can manage with some calf pain. 10k is two weeks away. Thanks for joining me for episode 28.
Featuring Steph but with a cameo by Isitt the cat. Currently working on the BFF Socks by Cookie A featured in the book Knit. Sock. Love by Cookie A Seaside shawlette by Wendy D. Johnson published on Wendy Knits website Hurani by Emily Ross is a free Ravelry download Steph is Knittingsamurai on Ravelry The … Continue reading Expectant Knitter: Week 8! The Inaugural Episode →
Rachel shares her sock knitting secrets, and she's finally finished with her Log Cabin Noro blanket! Natalie obsesses over two very large bumps of red wool. Oh dear! Rachel's Chat on the Fine Art of Knitting Socks Top downsources for good design: Cookie A's Sock Innovation and Nancy Bush's Knitting Vintage Socks, Folk Socks, Knitting on the RoadToe up short row toes and heels Judy's Magic Cast on for toe up socks Sources for good design: Wendy D. Johnson and Chrissy Gardiner Knitty article on starting to knit toe up Two at a Time/Magic Loop Nifty tutorial on cuff down from Knitting Giraffe Toe up 2x a time Tutorial from Come t Silver - love this one (Natalie) Great divide: double pointed needles or circular needles!! Why I like dpns Complicated patterns that need a lot of counting Some yarns don't do well with the pulling of cables Looks complicated and bad ass to have 4-5 needles going at once. Easier to work the gusset with more room on the needles to spread out Why I like circular needles Very difficult to lose your needle Two socks at one time on one LONG circular needle Feels faster than shuffling needles Tools I like Dpn holder from Knitzi Pointy Knit Picks fixed circular needles (Nice flexible cables, too.) Tom Bihn Stuff Sacks On/Off Our Needles Cavern Cardigan Panda Bamboo (discontinued :(!) Black Sheep Gathering Knit n' Walk Bags - from Knit Purl Sew What? Tussah Silk Verb for Keeping Warm Sodera Socks Child's First Socks in Shell Pattern from Knitting Vintage Socks Montego Bay Scarf - IK Link (Interweave Knits Summer 2007) Ashland, Oregon Shakespearean Festival Hip Hop Hamlet Lovely yarnstore in Ashland, OR - Websters Log Cabin Blanket - Cool little blogpost and photos from January One Great American Afghan - the one with the crab pattern square Nautie the Nautillus Futurarma Dr. Zoidberg Bender the "Naughty Robot" BTW - I could not validate the legend or tradition of giving away opals as 'spiteful' gifts. But I did find out that apparently Sir Walter Scott started a rumor/superstition that it was bad luck to give Opals to people who were not born in October... Sir Walter, really? But Queen Victoria luckily dispelled the rumour by giving them away as gifts. (She probably had stock in Australian Opal mines). How to get a hold of us.... visit our blog/podcast site at http://nkilkenny.libsyn.com or use our gmail cloudychancefiber@gmail.com Music and Audio Selections: Ode to my socks- poem by Pablo Neruda Rain Improvisation Roy Trumbull- Shakespeare's Gems from Shakespeare (Hamlet Instructs the Actors) Logan White Hurst - A Matter of Twine. Check out Logan's many other entertaining ditties on iTune s on Goodbye my 4-Track