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Monday, July 29, 2013

Episode 34 - Have I Lost My Mind

Welcome Everyone,

FO
Horde Hat used Horde Chart by Rothane out of Knit picks Comfy Sport black and pomegranate on size US 3 3.25mm needles and 4 3.5 mm needles

WIP
Hogwarts Express by Susan Ashcroft  out of Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere in the Watering Hole Colorway on size US 5 3.75 mm needles
Tiddlywinks Baby Set by Nina Isaacson size 12 mo out of Knit Picks Comfy Fingering Marlin on size US 2 2.75 mm needles

 

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Episode 33 - Setting Low Goals

Welcome Everyone

Tin Can Knits Design KAL from August 1st till September 30th.

FO
Blocked - My Hope by Laura Linneman out of Creatively Dyed Yarns Calypso Queen base in the Leda color on size US 5 3.75 mm needles
Springtime Bandit by Kate Gagnon Osborn out of Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool Worsted in Raspberry Color on US 8 5.0 mm needles

WIPs
Dahlia Cardigan by Heather Zoppetti out of Cascade 220 super wash sport daffodil color US 5 3.75 mm needles
Hogwarts Express by Susan Ashcroft  out of Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere in the Watering Hole Colorway on size US 5 3.75 mm needles
Horde Hat out of Knitpicks Comfy Sport on size US 3 3.25mm needles

Spinning
ITW Bodhi

Enabling
Made in the UK Review

Midyear Knitting Goals Check-up, inspired by the Just One More Row Podcast
I would like to start the beekeepers quilt, but not till my wedding knitting is done. - Completed
I want to learn how to dye yarn.
I want to navajo ply.- Completed

Monday, July 15, 2013

Episode 32 - Brain Farts Galore

Welcome Everyone,
FO
My Hope by Laura Linneman out of Creatively Dyed Yarns Calypso Queen base in the Leda color on size US 5 3.75 mm needles
Tutorial for beaded bind off, can be found here. I used beading wire instead of superfloss.
WIPS
Dahlia Cardigan by Heather Zoppetti out of Cascade 220 super wash sport daffodil color US 5 3.75 mm needles
Springtime Bandit by Kate Gagnon Osborn out of Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool Worsted in Raspberry Color on US 8 5.0 mm needles

Spinning
ITW Bodhi

Monday, July 8, 2013

Episode 31 - I Sure Can Ramble

Welcome Everyone,

Show Notes:

FO’s
Aviatrix Baby Hat by Justine Turner out of Plymouth Dream DK, on size US 4 3.5mm and US 6 4mm

WIP’s

  • Frogged - Friday Slippers by Kristen TenDyke, Lion Brand Hometown USA Cape Cod Tweed, on size US 13 9mm needles



  • Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder, Blue Moon Socks that Rock lightweight in the Azure Malachite color, on US 1 2.25 mm needles



  • My Hope by Laura Linneman out of Creatively Dyed Yarns Calypso Queen base in the Leda color on size US 5 3.75 mm needles



  • Dahlia Cardigan by Heather Zoppetti US 5 3.75 mm needles Cascade 220 sport daffodil color


Spinning
Tour de Fleece - ITW September 2012 Classic Superwash BFL in Aurora Borealis

Enabling
716x knit on 716sock base in ’if the apocalypse comes, beep me” color
Doctor Who Bag, maker unknown

Monday, July 1, 2013

Episode 30 - Second Trimester

Welcome Everyone,

please join me in the Tin Can Knits KAL. It will be so much fun :)

Works in Progress:
Twinkle Twinkle Blanket by Helen Stewart, Bernat Softee baby in Flannel color way, on size US 7 4.5 mm needles
Friday Slippers by Kristen TenDyke, Lion Brand Hometown USA Cape Cod Tweed, on size US 13 9mm needles

Spinning
Tour de Fleece - ITW September 2012 Classic Superwash BFL in Aurora Borealis