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Episode 66: Trickle Shawl

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Thanks for tuning in to Episode 66!
This episode’s segments included:
  • Off the Needles
  • On the Needles
  • Brainstorming
  • From the Armchair
  • Events
  • Contest, News and Notes
  • On a Happy Note
  • Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

  • Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Fern Rose Jacquards
  • Needles: US 1.5 & 2
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan WilliamsDown Cellar Studio Podcast
 
  • Pattern: Caesious by Hunter Hammerson from Curls Book
  • Yarn: Malabrigo Sock in the Velvet Grapes Colorway
  • Needles: US 5: 3.75 mmimage

On the Needles

  • Yarn: Coloring Book Yarns, Sock base in the Marceline color way. Self-striping, black two grays, blue and a salmony red.
  • Needles: US 1.5
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williamsimage
  • Pattern: Mary, Millie and Morgan by Susan B Anderson
  • Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in various colors
  • Needles US 3image
  • Yarn: One Twisted Tree- Shimmer Base- 93 Diagon Alley Colorway
  • Needles: US 1.5 image
  • Yarn: Paton’s Kroy- Blue Stripe Ragg
  • Needles: US 1.5
  • Pattern: OMG Heel
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  • Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn from sock
  • Hook Size: D 3.0mm
  • Pattern: basic granny double crochet granny square- 3 rounds of colored sock yarn in centerimage
Crochet Bunting
  • Backstory: To be used on the basket of the knee scooter for my friend at work who broke her ankle. We’ve decided to “pimp her ride!”image
  • Hook Size: D 3.0mm
  • Yarn- leftover Oh Loops Platinum Socks in the Cindy Lou Who color way
Brainstorming
  • I’d like to cast on another curl. Not sure yet which one. I have some Frog Tree Pediboo Sport weight yarn in a turquoise color that I think would be nice. Any suggestions?image
 
From the Armchair 
 
Books:
Fan Girl by Rainbow Rowell
Podcasts:
Events
Marathon Spring Cleaning  – runs from  March 1, 2015 to April 20, 2015

 

  • Goal: Use as much leftover/ scrap yarn as you can during this time.  Only scrap/ partial skein yardage counts.
  • Along with your Cast-On post must be a photo of the leftover/scrap yarns you will be using.  You will keep one continual post through the KAL – updating with each new project and keeping track of total leftover / scrap yardage used.
  • We have opened a Chat Thread in Ravelry forum to discuss about project ideas. In Lisa’s first post I’ve linked to a number of different patterns that will work well for scraps.  If you have other ideas, come chat in the thread and I’ll keep adding to the list.
Prizes:

Allure3scents_mediumAllureFiberWash_medium

Because I’m recording right before the contest ends, I am going to post the winners  in the Ravelry Group so stayed tuned over there this week for details!

Fiber Related Plans for 2015

Contest, News and Notes
 
This week I announced the release of my new shawl pattern: The Trickle ShawlIMG_7622-3
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You can get this pattern right now via the Infinite Twist webpage as part of a kit.

Kits available from Infinite Twist now!

Kits available in single colors and five-color gradients and include 500 yards of hand-dyed yarn, a bamboo circular knitting needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle, pattern marking pencil, and a zippered brocade notions pouch. and free shipping for the U.S. and China. Canada and UK shipping is now $10 (formerly $20), other international is $20.

Currently pattern is only available in kit form via Infinite Twist, so please go check it out!
In mid-May I’ll be selling the pattern via Ravelry.
To celebrate, we are giving away 1 kit. To be entered to win a kit, come over to this thread on Ravelry.
 
On a Happy Note
  • Easter in my family is always an adventure. This year was the first one for which I hid the kids eggs. The adults did a 6 pack swap!
  • My niece Riley and I had a girls day out for her birthday

imageFirst we visited my office.

Then it was off to the nail salon!
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Then ICE CREAM!
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When we got home she opened her leg warmers and showed them off to Uncle Dan.image image
Sunday morning we did home-manicures. With lots of glitter and jewels.
Gorgeous right?!image
Quote of the Week
A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside.
-Denis Waitley

Episode 65: Sheep & Socks

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Thanks for tuning in to Episode 65!

Segments included

  • Off the Needles
  • On the Needles
  • Brainstorming
  • From the Armchair
  • Events
  • Contest, News and Notes
  • Knitting in passing 
  • On a Happy Note
  • Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

Sweet Sheepimage

  • Pattern: Sweep Sheep by Susan B Anderson $6 US download
  • Yarn: Paton’s Classic Wool (winter white) + some leftover charcoal gray. maybe Malibrigo?
  • Needles: US 3

OMG Dragonfliesimage

  • Pattern: OMG Heel socks by Megan Williams
  • Yarn: Indigo Dragonfly Merino Nylon Sock. Colorway: Obviously You’re from District One
  • Needles: US 1.5 

Flowers in the Snow Blanketimageimage

  • Pattern: Flowers in the Snow
  • Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable (Michaels brand acrylic yarn- worsted weight)
  • Hook: G- 4.0mm
  • Gifted at a baby shower for my friend and Zumba teacher last weekend.
 
  • Yarn: Malabrigo sock in the Light of Love Colorway
  • Needles: US 1 & 2
  • Pattern: none
  • Cast on 56 with US 1 needles. 2×2 ribbing. Switched to US 2’s. Increased to 60 and then 64 stitches.  Then did matching decreases on the other end.

On the Needles

Spring Socksimage

  • Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Fern Rose Jacquards
  • Needles: US 1.5 & 2
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
  • Notes: started on US 1.5 needles for the ribbing. Hands hurt. Switched to US 2. After indigo dragonfly  paying more attention to what feels right.

Mother’s Day Socksimage

  • Yarn: Coloring Book Yarns, Sock base in the Marceline color way. Self-striping, black two grays, blue and a salmony red.
  • Needles: US 1.5
  • Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams

Aila Dollimage

  • Pattern: Mary, Millie and Morgan by Susan B Anderson
  • Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in various colors
  • Needles US 3
  • Second doll I’m making from this pattern.  I gave this one a light purple shirt and pink tights and feet. Almost to the foot of the second leg. Need to knit arms then done with body

Caesious Curl image

  • Pattern: Caesious by Hunter Hammerson from Curls Book
  • Yarn: Malabrigo Sock in the Velvet Grapes Colorway
  • Needles: US 5: 3.75 mm

Crochet- practiced making crochet bunting from a crochet book from the library Crochet: The complete step-by-step guide: essential techniques, more than 80 pattern.image

Brainstorming

I thoroughly enjoyed my third installment of the Taste of Nomad Kit.

From the Armchair 

Update on 2015 goals

  • Knit from my well curated stash. Start of year- 96 skeins in Stash.
    • As of Episode 65- used up 10 from stash and 11 new skeins
    • #Stashdownthrowdown on IG if you want to play along
  • Challenge myself more (no update)
  • Publish at least 2 if not more patterns in 2015–and actively work on design work every week.
    • I’ll have a new shawl design out very soon!
    • Knit for me (meaning knit at least 10 more things for me and keep the ratio from 2014)– so far so good!

Events

Marathon Spring Cleaning  – runs from  March 1, 2015 to April 20, 2015

 

  • Goal: Use as much leftover/ scrap yarn as you can during this time.  Only scrap/ partial skein yardage counts.
  • Along with your Cast-On post must be a photo of the leftover/scrap yarns you will be using.  You will keep one continual post through the KAL – updating with each new project and keeping track of total leftover / scrap yardage used.
  • We have opened a Chat Thread in Ravelry forum to discuss about project ideas. In Lisa’s first post I’ve linked to a number of different patterns that will work well for scraps.  If you have other ideas, come chat in the thread and I’ll keep adding to the list.
Prizes:

Allure3scents_mediumAllureFiberWash_medium

Fiber Related Plans for 2015

 Contest, News and Notes

Check out this fiber event:

  • Welcoming the Stranger: Building Understanding Through Community Based Art is a site-specific artwork. As part of the installation, volunteer weavers and community participants will create a 50’ x 10’ weaving. City-wide weaving events will take place at locations throughout Portland, Maine from May 1 to June 15, 2015. This community weaving – “Abraham’s Tent” – will then be exhibited at the Maine Jewish Museum.
  • They are seeking donations of at least 42” lengths of yarn (handspun preferred) or other yarn – any gauge, any color, something meaningful to you. Non-traditional fiber materials will be accepted. Your yarn and a tag with your family’s country of origin will be “woven” into the panels in “Abraham’s Tent.”
  • Post an image of your yarn donation on the Prize Thread in the Abraham’s Tent Group on Ravelry.com. See Ravelry for details of prizes.
  • When: February 14 – April 30, 2015
  • What: Yarn – minimum of 42” lengths of yarn – any gauge, any color, non traditional materials accepted. Please include your name, email address and your family’s country of origin.$1.00 bill or check made to Welcoming the Stranger Fund a 501 (c)(3). Funds will used to defray costs of processing yarn and name tags.
  • Mail to:  Welcoming the Stranger Art  |  PO Box 10419  | Portland Maine 04104
  • Additional community based events are scheduled during the exhibit: September 3 – October 25, 2015. For additional information contact us at: welcomingthestrangerart@gmail.com or on the website.

Check out the Woolly Trot 5K: the first ever Virtual 5K just for Fiber Lovers!

Some Basics about the Woolly Trot 5K.
• Participants have 1 Week to complete their run or walk and submit their time. May 24-May 30
• There are no prizes based on speed of times, but prizes are going to be given by random number generator to those who submit their times.
• There are options on the funding site to grab some cool swag, such as T-shirts, Drawstring Backpacks, and Race Medals! – (More items will be added if there is a large draw for them such as water bottles, tumblers, coffee cups, keychains, etc)
• There options for sponsorship as well which is a great way to get some exposure for some fiber businesses.

More information can be found at the funding page 

On a Happy Note

  • I had a great time at Legoland with my nephew Garret who just turned 5 years old!image
  • I acquired some beautiful yarn from One Twisted Tree &  Kirbywirby 
  • imageimageWe set up 2 industrial metal, rolling racks for the cellar. Organized all of our storage! Looks great.imageimage

Quote of the Week

 “Begin today. Declare out loud to the universe that you are willing to let go of struggle and eager to learn through joy.”

Sarah Ban Breathnach

Episode 64: Flowers in the Snow

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This week’s segments included

  • Off the Needles
  • On the Needles
  • Brainstorming
  • Crafty Adventures
  • From the Armchair
  • Events
  • In My Travels
  • On a Happy Note
  • Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

Regia OMGs

  • Pattern: OMG Heel socks by Megan Williams
  • Yarn: Regia Pop Art Color
  • Needles: US 1.5IMG_7491IMG_7493

On the Needles

  • Pattern: OMG Heel socks by Megan Williams
  • Yarn: Indigo Dragonfly Merino Nylon Sock. Colorway: Obviously You’re from District One
  • Needles: US 1.5
  • Successfully turned the second heel. Leaving these for when I need mindless knitting at the ready.image

Legwarmers for Riley

  • Yarn: Malabrigo sock in the Light of Love Colorway
  • Needles: US 1 & 2
  • Pattern: none
  • Cast on 56 with US 1 needles. 2×2 ribbing. Switched to US 2’s. Increased to 60 and then 64 stitches. Did matching decreases before the ribbing on the other end.image

Sock Yarn Blanket

  • Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn from sock
  • Hook Size: D 3.0mm
  • Pattern: basic granny double crochet granny square
  • In addition to my scraps I got to break into mini skeins from My Colour Wheelhouse and Yarn Geek Fibers. Loved both of them!IMG_7490 IMG_7488 IMG_7486-2IMG_7484
  • Pattern: Flowers in the Snow
  • Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable
  • Hook: G- 4.0mmIMG_7479

Brainstorming

Crafty Adventures

  • On my Raleigh, NC Scrapbooking Trip I completed 81 pages!image image image

From the Armchair

Update on 2015 goals
  • Knit from my well curated stash. Start of year- 96 skeins in Stash.
    • As of Episode 64– used up 9 from stash and 4 new skeins. Please use #Stashdownthrowdown on IG if you want to play along
  • Challenge myself more
    • My friend Beverly taught 4 of us how to crochet Granny Squares when I was in NC!image image
  • Publish at least 2 if not more patterns in 2015–and actively work on design work every week.
    • 3 designs in progress. Shawl design out to test knitters. I’m knitting on a second one of that. Also put some time into a hat pattern I’m working on.
  • Knit for me (meaning knit at least 10 more things for me and keep the ratio from 2014) to date, 3 hats + 3 pair of socks + 1 shawl- 7 items
Books:
  • Glitter & Glue by Kelly Corrigan
  • A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall
  • Now reading The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult
Reviewed:
  • Knit Wear Love: Foolproof Instructions for Knitting your Best-Fitting Sweaters Ever in the Styles you Love To wear by Amy Herzog. Thank you to STC Craft for sending this to me for review.
  • The Amazon ship date is 3/31 but you can pre-order now! $24.95 US/ $27.95 Canadian
  • Hint hint- I think this book is fabulous! Listen to the review and then go buy this book right away!

Events

Marathon Spring Cleaning

Start:  March 1, 2015 Ends:  Marathon Monday – April 20

Marathon Spring Cleaning  – runs from  March 1, 2015 to April 20, 2015

 

  • Goal: Use as much leftover/ scrap yarn as you can during this time.  Only scrap/ partial skein yardage counts.
  • Along with your Cast-On post must be a photo of the leftover/scrap yarns you will be using.  You will keep one continual post through the KAL – updating with each new project and keeping track of total leftover / scrap yardage used.
  • We have opened a Chat Thread in Ravelry forum to discuss about project ideas. In Lisa’s first post I’ve linked to a number of different patterns that will work well for scraps.  If you have other ideas, come chat in the thread and I’ll keep adding to the list.
Prizes:
Fiber Related Plans for 2015
  • Maryland Sheep & Wool, May 2 & 3
  • NH Sheep and Wool May 9 & 10
    • Talking with Claire from NH Knits Podcast about a meet up on Saturday. Details to come
  • Stitches Midwest in Shaumburg IL August 6-9
  • Oct. Rhinebeck NY SHeep and Wool- 3rd full weekend in Oct 16-18th 2015
In my travels 
  • in North Carolina, my good friend Beverly taught a few of us how to crochet granny squares!image

I share a bit about how I plan to pack knitting projects for various kinds of trips! How do you figure out what to bring? Come over to Ravelry group and share!

On a Happy Note

  • I share a snippet of audio from my 3 year old niece Millie about our trip to Frozen on Ice and about her new hand knit Millie Doll.Millie | Down Cellar Studio Podcast
  • Spending time with good girlfriends in NC
  • New plastic bins for washing socks which make my sock washing effort much more efficient.
  • Finally warming up a little. A couple above freezing days here this week should help with melting.image image
Quote of the Week
Under the giving snow blossoms a daring spring. ~Terri Guillemets