Twisted Strands, Ep. 10, Now with more Catbutt

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A cat ignores me while I blather on, and now the world knows I have a terrible cold. ; On the other hand, I have great stash!

Show notes:
Thank you if you've taken the time to give a review on iTunes.
I read and appreciate each one. Sometimes for laugh!

Thanks for the shout outs from Sadie of Yarnivore, and Sarah of I swear I’m Knitting
What’s in my yarn basket?
(No, really, that’s only part of my birthday splurge!)
Berocco Seduce
Lorna’s Laces Handpainted worsted
Manos Del Uruguay Kettle Dyed and Maxima

Events
Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival

March 17-19, 2011

Townsend, TN
http://www.smfaf.org/

Maryland Sheep & Wool May 7 - 8, 2011 @ 9:00 AM

Howard County Fairgrounds
2210 FAIRGROUND ROAD
West Friendship, Maryland
http://www.sheepandwool.org/


On the kneedles
Bellona Cowl designed by Didi in Rainy days wooly dogs Gothling’s wicked color

Candy corn sock is still in the works

Mystery sock #2, no longer a mystery!

Been there, done that-finished objects
One lousy sock!

One more project, please! Stuff I want to cast on
Hypnosis using Wollmeise rittersporn designed by Janel Laidman.
Antelope Hat using Malabrigo worsted. Designed by Kelly McClure.
Book of the week!
Knitting socks with handpainted yarn by Carol Sulcoski

Twisted Strands, Episode 9, I'm not dead yet!

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I'm not sure if you can tell by the doofy look in my eyes, but I'm dead tired, but not dead yet! ; Lots of yarn today, and mostly works in progress to show!

Twisted Strands Ep. 8, The explicit one

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A normal episode with some naughtiness tossed in for laughs. ; Thanks for watching!

This week’s yarn is:
Sanguine Gryphon
Eidos
Bugga

Stuff I’m working on:

Mystery sock Knitalong called Family Jewels from The Knitter’s Brewing Company. Color is Mulberry Sweet. You can join me in this knitalong in the Ravelry group The Knitter’s Brewing Co., and it is a free pattern.
Continuing work on the White Caps Fingerless Gloves with Cherry Tree hill Mixed berry Colorway.
I’m about to begin the next knit-spin-crochet along. The theme is Green.
For this one, I’ll be knitting the Bellona Cowl, a free pattern on Ravelry designed by Didi out of Rainy Days Wooly Dogs “Gothling” in Wicked.

Designer of the week is Kirsten Kapur. You can see her designs on Ravelry as well as purchase them through their super easy shopping system. Her website is http://throughtheloops.typepad.com/designs/ .

I’m reading Buttercream Bump Off, a Cupcake Bakery Mystery book by Jenn McKinlay.

Thanks for watching!
There are at least 3 new video podcasts that I have watched:
Knittin’ on the Fly
Knitting Nirvana
Yarnivore

I’ve created a Ravelry Group for the podcast. It’s called Twisted Strands Podcast. We are up to over 100 members, yay! If you’d like to join, all are welcome!

Twisted Strands Ep. 7, The Birthday Episode

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More bad singing, some hats, an idea on how to attach a pompom to the top of a hat, some beer, and a few thank yous!

This week’s yarn is:
Madil Luxor, white with silver strand

Stuff I’m working on:

Mystery sock Knitalong called Family Jewels from The Knitter’s Brewing Company. Color is Mulberry Sweet. You can join me in this knitalong in the Ravelry group The Knitter’s Brewing Co., and it is a free pattern.
Continuing work on the White Caps Fingerless Gloves with Cherry Tree hill Mixed berry Colorway.
I finished the Cabled Treat hat from Simply Knitting’s December issue.

I’m reading Buttercream Bump Off, a Cupcake Bakery Mystery book by Jenn McKinlay.

Thanks for watching!
Podcasts I’ve been watching/listening to are:
Electric Sheep
Knitviews
Mommy needs Yarn
His and Hers
Knitting Nirvana
Yarngasm

Thank you, Lemonsong, for the lovely doll cardi pattern!
Thanks also go out to hkprettyinpink, didomum, and yesimthatlisa for reviewing Twisted Strands!

I’ve created a Ravelry Group for the podcast. It’s called Twisted Strands Podcast. We are up to over 100 members, yay! If you’d like to join, all are welcome!