Saturday, March 26, 2011

Twisted Strands, Episode 14, The Sims Addict

I finally show you some handspun, rave about yarn that looks like fresh watermelon (yum!), show another zombie project, and explain why I will be disappearing for the rest of the weekend!

Welcome to Episode 14
Adventures in Stash diving!
Knitpurlgurl.etsy.com
Self Striping Watermelon Yarn
Spinning, I’ve finished the Fiber Optic pencil roving. I haven’t picked out what I’m going to spin next yet.
Distant Star Alpaca Sweet Shop Sample
www.distantstaralpaca.com

Events!
Stitches South is taking place in Atlanta, GA the weekend of April 14-17, 2011.
http://www.knittinguniverse.com/stitches/south
Connecticut Sheep & Wool Festival
http://www.ctsheep.org/sheep_and_wool_festival
102nd Annual Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Rain or Shine
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tolland Agricultural Center
Route 30, Vernon/Rockville, CT

New Knit along in the group, Japanese Garden Shawl, designed by Wendy Johnson.

On the kneedles

Bellona Cowl designed by Didi in Rainy days wooly dogs Gothling’s wicked color
The Forever Green Vest in Rowan’s “Big” Yarn, deep navy blue. Designed by Sarah Hatton.
Mystery sock #2, no longer a mystery! Designed by Wendy Gaal.

Back from the Dead! Zombies

The Haruni Shawl is being picked up and worked on, I’m almost done with Chart A

Been there, did that-finished objects

Antelope Hat using Malabrigo worsted. Designed by Kelly McClure.


Stuff and Junk
I made some stitch markers.

Designer of the Week is Wendy Johnson, aka Wendyknits
www.wendyknits.net
There are two KALs using her beautiful Japanese Garden Shawl. One in my group, and one in MommyNeedsYarn’s group. All proceeds from the sale of this shawl are going to the red cross until the end of April!

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Twisted Strands, Episode 13, Zombie Luv

I bring back an old project from the dead, have a finished object and show some love for Martin Storey. Which isn't hard, because I think his designs are great.

Welcome to Episode 13
Adventures in Stash diving!
Mirasol
Merino wool and silk 50/50
Plymouth happy feet I dyed in a party.

Events!
Stitches South is taking place in Atlanta, GA the weekend of April 14-17, 2011.
http://www.knittinguniverse.com/stitches/south
Connecticut Sheep & Wool Festival
http://www.ctsheep.org/sheep_and_wool_festival
102nd Annual Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Rain or Shine
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tolland Agricultural Center
Route 30, Vernon/Rockville, CT
WEBS
Authors Event
Sunday, March 27, 1 - 4 pm
NorthHampton, MA
www.yarn.com

On the kneedles

Bellona Cowl designed by Didi in Rainy days wooly dogs Gothling’s wicked color
The Forever Green Vest in Rowan’s “Big” Yarn, deep navy blue. Designed by Sarah Hatton.
Mystery sock #2, no longer a mystery! Designed by Wendy Gaal.
Antelope Hat using Malabrigo worsted. Designed by Kelly McClure.
Back from the Dead! Zombies
Simple square crochet blanket is going to become a ripple blanket in knit.
Been there, did that-finished objects
The Tidal Waves socks by Debi Lake are finally fucking done! I now have a really cute pair of candy corn socks!

Books
Reminiscence, 13 designs by Martin Storey
Published and featuring dk-weight yarns by Rowan.

Stuff and Junk
Yarn Bras!
A new video podcast by AddictedtoYarn
http://addictedtoyarn.wordpress.com/

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Twisted Strands, Episode 12: Hello Ms. Rantypants!

I talk a bit about dolls, get a little ranty, show off some yarn, and tell you about my favorite sock part.

Welcome to Episode 12
Adventures in Stash diving!
Three Ewes Twisted in Fiber
Golightly Self-Striping, 80% SW Merino, 10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere.
www.threeewestwistedinfiber.artfire.com

Events!
Stitches South is taking place in Atlanta, GA the weekend of April 14-17, 2011.
http://www.knittinguniverse.com/stitches/south
I keep forgetting to mention this during the podcast.

On the kneedles
The Tidal Waves socks by Debi Lake have seen a lot of action lately. I’m almost done with the heel flap.
Pattern is here; http://www.soysilk.com/free-patterns/tofutsies-tidalwave.pdf
Bellona Cowl designed by Didi in Rainy days wooly dogs Gothling’s wicked color
The Forever Green Vest in Rowan’s “Big” Yarn, deep navy blue. Designed by Sarah Hatton.
Mystery sock #2, no longer a mystery! Designed by Wendy Gaal.
Antelope Hat using Malabrigo worsted. Designed by Kelly McClure.

Been there, did that-finished objects

2 MSD beanie hats, pattern by Holly Terrell.
That lovely colored yarn for the green rainbow hat is from Color Bug Yarns.

Stuff and Junk
Stitch dots! By Polarknit

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Episode 11, Much ado about nothing!


Welcome to Episode 11!
Adventures in Stash diving!
Lopi by Reynolds, a bulky weight (5) spun from 100%icelandic wool
Boring color name 0738. Destined to become a pretty cabled bag.
Cascade Heritage sock yarn(1)75% merino/25% nylon in 5607, destined to become socks for dad for Christmas. What year Christmas? Who the fuck knows?
Colinette Tao, 100%silk yarn in Castagna. A Double knit weight yarn, also known as 3, or light. I’m saving it for just the right thing, I have 4 hanks of it.



On the kneedles
Bellona Cowl designed by Didi in Rainy days wooly dogs Gothling’s wicked color
The Forever Green Vest in Rowan’s “Big” Yarn, deep navy blue. Designed by Sarah Hatton.
Mystery sock #2, no longer a mystery! Designed by Wendy Gaal. Sorry I got her last name wrong while giving credit to the designer last week.
Antelope Hat using Malabrigo worsted. Designed by Kelly McClure.
Been there, done that-finished objects
Absolutely nothing!
Bling purse designed by Martin Story, knit in Ty-dye cotton, was finished a while ago.

Book of the week!
A vintage needlework book highlighting Crochet, Embroidery, Tatting, Knitting. Published in 1954 by Fawcett Publishing house in Greenwich, CT.

Tip of the week is from Reefgirl.
Use a large buckle to keep your light scarf or shawl right were you want it!