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Monday, November 24, 2014

Monday, November 3, 2014

Episode 75 - Two Year Podiversary



Maria aka Eleganteconomy message me about her pattern called graceful pullover, all the proceeds after paypal and ravelry will go to her friend. Her friends husband just recently past away and they have 4 young children.

FO’s
Traveling woman

Wip’s
Skywalker by Laura Nelkin out of Jo-Ann Sensations Bamboo & Ewe in purple on size US 5 3.75 mm needles.

Mukluks by tincanknits out of Plymouth Galway light gray and Stonehedge Shepherds wool in raspberry on size US 5 3.75 mm needles

Shop News
Grand Opening will be Saturday November 8th at 8pm EST

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Episode 70 - Extremely Busy

Welcome Everyone,


Thanks to ventchat for shout out.

FO
Traveling Woman by Liz Abinante knitting fingering weight Medium size out of Marigoldjen Merino Nylon Cashmere in Punkish on size US 6 4.0 mm needles

WIP
The Beekeeper’s Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits out of scrap yarn on size US 4 3.5 mm needles

Events
Shenandoah - September 27 & 28

Monday, August 4, 2014

Episode 69 - No Knitting Mojo

Welcome Everyone,

Color Me Happy Kickstarter

WIP’s

  • Traveling Woman by Liz Abinante knitting fingering weight Medium size out of Marigoldjen Hightwist MCN in Punkish on size US 6 4.0 mm needles
  • Antler by Tin Can Knits knitting size S 35 inch bust out of Lion Brand Fishermans Wool in the Oatmeal color on size US 5 3.75 mm and US 7 4.5 mm needles 
  • The Beekeeper’s Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits out of scrap yarn on size US 4 3.5 mm needles


Spinning
Gourmet Stash Punis Sample

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Episode 68 - it's Done

Welcome Everyone,



I was so excited to thank people for supporting me, I totally forgot to mention that I will be hosting a giveaway for anyone who helps fund my Kickstarter. You will be automatically entered in the giveaway.

FO
Foolproof by Louise Zass-Bangham out of Fiber Optic Foot Notes in Bordello and Pewter on size US 5 3.75 mm needles
Rodeo Drive Poncho by Staci Perry out of Berroco Folio in Peak color way on size US 7 4.5 mm needles

WIP
Traveling Woman by Liz Abinante knitting fingering weight Medium size out of Marigoldjen Merino Nylon Cashmere in Punkish on size US 6 4.0 mm needles
Antler by Tin Can Knits knitting size S 35 inch bust out of Lion Brand Fishermans Wool in the Oatmeal color on size US 5 3.75 mm and US 7 4.5 mm needles

Spinning
ITW English Shetland in the Sternnacht color
ITW Masham in The Wood color

Events
Shenandoah - September 27 & 28

Monday, July 14, 2014

Kickstarter: Color Me Happy

Welcome Everyone,


I launched a kickstarter project to fund my own yarn dyeing business. Thank you for taking your time to check it out and I would greatly appreciate it, if you could spread the word.


Monday, July 7, 2014

Episode 67 - Castonitis

Welcome Everyone,

All Episodes are now on youtube and itunes (except episode 1 &2)

FO’s



WIPs

  • The Beekeeper’s Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits out of scrap yarn on size US 4 3.5 mm needles
  • Rodeo Drive Poncho by Staci Perry out of Berroco Folio in Peak color way on size US 7 4.5 mm needles
  • Skywalker by Laura Nelkin out of Jo-Ann Sensations Bamboo & Ewe in purple on size US 5 3.75 mm needles
  • Foolproof by Louise Zass-Bangham out of Fiber Optic Foot Notes in Bordello and Pewter on size US 5 3.75 mm needles
  • Traveling Woman by Liz Abinante knitting fingering weight Medium size out of Marigoldjen High Twist MCN in Punkish on size US 6 4.0 mm needles


Spinning
TDF
Into the Whirled - English Shetland - Sternenacht

Events
Shenandoah - September 27 & 28

What I watched
Fiber by Design with oh loops

Monday, June 23, 2014

Episode 66 - The oldest WIP

Welcome Everyone,

FO’s
A Certain Slant by Susan Ashcroft out of Into the Whirled Handspun 100% Merino in the Bodhi color on size US 6 4.0 mm needles.
Rosewater by Emily Wessel (handmade in the UK) out of Colour Adventures Sweet Merino in the Sour Cherry color on size US 4 3.5mm and US 6 4.0 mm needles

WIP’s
Rodeo Drive Poncho by Staci Perry out of Berroco Folio in Peak color way on size US 7 4.5 mm needles
Dahlia Cardigan by Heather Zopetti out of Cascade 220 Superwash sport in the Daffodil color on size US 5 3.75 mm needles
The Beekeeper’s Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits out of scrap yarn on size US 4 3.5 mm needles
Age of Brass and Steam by Orange Flower Yarn out of Malabrigo Arroyo in the Aguas color on size US 8 5.0 mm needles

Spinning
Into the Whirled - English Shetland - Sternenacht

Enabling
Stanwood Needlescraft Ball Winder

Monday, June 9, 2014

Episode 65 - Back to Reality

Welcome Everyone,

Finished Objects

  • Winding Way by Emily Wessel out of Cascade Heritage Sock Maroon on size US 1 2.25 mm needles 
  • Red Robin Shawl by Helen Stewart out of Into the whirled Gloucester Sock in the Sedona Sunset color on size US 6 4.0 mm needles

WIPs

  • Rodeo Drive Poncho by Staci Perry out of Berroco Folio in Peak color way on size US 7 4.5 mm needles

Enabling
Malabrigo Arroyo in the Aguas color
Rowan Pure Wool Worsted in #124 Rich Red
Lion Brand Baby’s First in Twinkle Toes
Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in Preservation Hall
Dream in Color Smooshy in Raspberry Blaze
Local Fiber
Stanwood Needlecraft Table top Swift

Monday, May 5, 2014

Episode 64 - 100 Members!!!

Welcome Everyone,


WIPs

  • Winding Way by Emily Wessel out of Cascade Heritage Sock Maroon on size US 1 2.25 mm needles
  • A Certain Slant by Susan Ashcroft out of Into the Whirled Handspun 100% Merino in the Bodhi color on size US 6 4.0 mm needles.


Enabling



Monday, April 28, 2014

Episode 63 - Almost There

Welcome Everyone,
WIPs
Winding Way by Emily Wessel Size L out of Cascade Heritage Sock Maroon on size US 1 2.25 mm needles

Enabling
Must Stash Yarn Perfect Sock in Elsa & Anna stitch surfer kit
Colour Adventures Sweet Merino DK in Sour Cherry
Cascade Heritage 150 in Jade Yarn Loft in Neapolitan (I purchased it from craftsy, they only have a limited supply and are sold out)

Once Our Ravelry Group hits 100 members, I will host a giveaway for this yarn.
Must Stash Yarn Perfect Sock in Poolside Mojito

Monday, April 14, 2014

Episode 62 - Monogamy Works

Welcome Everyone,

FO’s
  • Drops of Honey MKAL by Jenny Faifel out of The Unique Sheep Ling (70% Merino and 30% Silk) in custom Teal on size US 4 3.5 mm needles

  • Rocco the Rockin Robot by Jenna Krupar out of Cascade 220 super wash in daffodil and burgundy, vennas choice silver grey, on size US 4 3.5 mm needles

WIPs
  • Winding Way by Emily Wessel Size L out of Cascade Heritage Sock Maroon on size US 1 2.25 mm needles
  • Rodeo Drive Poncho by Staci Perry out of Berroco Folio in Peak color way on size US 7 4.5 mm needles

Monday, March 31, 2014

Episode 61 - Mongamous Knitter

Welcome Everyone,


WIP
Drops of Honey MKAL by Jenny Faifel out of The Unique Sheep Ling in custom Teal on size US 4 3.5 mm needles

Spinning
Into the Whirled - English Shetland - Sternenacht

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Episode 60 - Where Did Yesterday Go?

Welcome Everyone,
Thirty one Flash Sale 50% off party ends 03/22/2014

RSS Feed + website changed. Website is now http://stitchesplease.blogspot.com, RSS feed is http://feeds.feedburner.com/stitchesplease 

WIP
Drops of Honey MKAL by Jenny Faifel out of The Unique Sheep Ling in custom Teal on size US 4 3.5 mm needles


Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Episode 59 - RSS Feed Changes

Welcome Everyone,
Thirty One Party closes 03/05/2014

RSS Feed + website changed. Website is now http://stitchesplease.blogspot.com, RSS feed is http://feeds.feedburner.com/stitchesplease 

FO
Olive by Deb Buckingham (Dishcloth Diva Knits On) out of Universal Cotton Supreme in Turquoise on size US 7 4.5mm needles

WIPs
Rodeo Drive Poncho by Staci Perry out of Berroco Folio in Peak color way on size US 7 4.5 mm needles
Drops of Honey MKAL by Jenny Faifel out of The Unique Sheep Ling (70% Merino and 30% Silk) in custom Teal on size US 4 3.5 mm needles

Cross Stitch
Dimensions Needlecrafts Counted Cross Stitch, Happi Backyard Birth Record

Stashless Podcast

Monday, February 17, 2014

Episode 58 - No One To Talk Too


Welcome Everyone,

Thirty One party closes 03/05/2014

FO
Arm Knitted Infinity Scarfs x3
Merrywood Throw by Laura Aylor out of various worsted weight scraps on size US 8 5.0 mm needles

WIP
Rodeo Drive Poncho by Staci Perry out of Berroco Folio in Peak color way on size US 7 4.5 mm needles

Spinning
Into the whirled Bodhi Merino

Cross Stitch

Enabling
Patons Kroy Socks Ragg Shades in Grey Brown Marl

Monday, February 3, 2014

Episode 57 - Time Flies

Welcome Everyone,
Thirty-One Bags Party closes 02/10/2014.

FO
Little Sweet Heart Hat by Melody Rogers out of Knit Picks Brava Bulky in Red on size US 11 - 8.0 mm needles
Clapotis by Kate Gilbert out of into the whirled Manchester Sock in the Vampires of Venice color out of US 3 3.25 mm needles
Barley by tincanknits out of Dancing Dog Dyeworks Waltz Worsted in Maisey & Bella color way on size US 6 - 4.0 mm and US 8 5.0 mm needles

WIP
Winding Way by Emily Wessel Size L out of Cascade Heritage Sock Maroon on size US 1 2.25 mm needles
Rodeo Drive Poncho by Staci Perry out of Berroco Folio in Peak color way on size US 7 4.5 mm needles

Spinning
Into the whirled Bodhi Merino

Enabling
Berroco Folio Peak

Podcast review
Stockinette Zombies

Coupon Code
VictoriaBlue offered a coupon code for her 2 patterns the code is 12th arrow, it’s $1 off until end of February

Monday, January 20, 2014

Episode 56 - I Had A Baby

Welcome Everyone,

WIPs
Clapotis by Kate Gilbert out of into the whirled Manchester Sock in the Vampires of Venice color out of US 3 3.25 mm needles
Rocco the Rockin Robot by Jenna Krupar out of Cascade 220 super wash in daffodil and burgundy, scraps for grey, on size US 4 3.5 mm needles
Merrywood Throw by Laura Aylor out of various worsted weight scraps on size US 8 5.0 mm needles

Podcast Recommendation
Hollywood Knitter