Monday, October 24, 2011


Welcome to Episode 43!
Devil makes me do it

Knits in Class Fiber studio: 50/50 merino /tencel fingering It was a dark and stormy night knitsinclass.etsy.com
Play at Life www.playatlifefiberarts.etsy.com Merino/Bamboo Rayon Nylon top Witches love candy

On the kneedles
Lumpy Fingerless Mitts by cdaniele
Diamond Vest for yo-sd by Marika Tobak mystery gift fingering weight yarn and size 1 (2.5) needles.
Colonnade by Stephen West Using Bittersweet’s WW Workaday hand-dyed yarn and size 10 circular needles (6.00mm)
Mablesocks, a pattern by Sadie Ruin (from Yarnivore) with Pagewood Farms Alyeska yarn. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mablesocks
Doll dress of my own design.
Tissue box cover by Beverly Mewhorter.

Fresh off the needles!
Well….nothing.
Are we there, yet?

Paprika’s Reversible Dishcloth by Kimberly (aka Sockbunny).

Tip of the Week-
When knitting toys for babys or toddlers, its best to embroider the faces onto your toy. Safety eyes with a backing that will not come off are also ok.

Stuff and Junk
Drawing tonight!
I’m doing giveaways until my 50th episode, this week it is a pattern from Lisa Woynowski, also known as LisaMaryKay1 on Ravelry. She is graciously donating a pattern to this week’s winner. To enter, post once in the thread in our ravelry group. If you’re not a member of Ravelry, you can enter by sending me an email.

Movies for knitting!
Doll Graveyard
Hell Knight
American Horror Story

I have buttons for sale, contact me on Ravelry if you’d like to purchase one for 2 dollars!
My contact info:
http://twistedstrandss.blogspot.com
Jadee on Ravelry.com
Jadee666 on Plurk
And you can always email me at jadeealtATgmail.com

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Twisted Strands Episode 42: Cranberry Bog Wine


Welcome to Episode 42!
Cranberry bog Wine


Forbidden Woolery, 2 different batts spun, then plied. Delicious fiber! Merino and Angelina in one batt, wool in another. http://www.etsy.com/shop/forbiddenwoolery Purchased this year at the Garden State Sheep & Wool.
Alpaca and Silk roving from Gale’s Art
Yummy sock yarn from Ms. Bab’s!

On the kneedles

Diamond Vest for yo-sd by Marika Tobak mystery gift fingering weight yarn and size 1 (2.5) needles.
Colonnade by Stephen West Using Bittersweet’s WW Workaday hand-dyed yarn and size 10 circular needles (6.00mm)
Mablesocks, a pattern by Sadie Ruin (from Yarnivore) with Pagewood Farms Alyeska yarn. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mablesocks
Doll dress of my own design.
Tissue box cover by Beverly Mewhorter.

Fresh off the needles!

Beanstalk mitts by Jo Bangles on size 6 needles 4mm
Are we there, yet?
Lumpy Fingerless Mitts by cdaniele
Paprika’s Reversible Dishcloth by Kimberly (aka Sockbunny).

Tip of the Week-
When knitting toys, go for a tighter gauge than you usually do.

Stuff and Junk

I’m doing giveaways until my 50th episode, this week it is a pattern from Lisa Woynowski, also known as LisaMaryKay1 on Ravelry. She is graciously donating a pattern to this week’s winner. To enter, post once in the thread in our ravelry group. If you’re not a member of Ravelry, you can enter by sending me an email.

Movies for knitting!
Trick or Treat
Deadtime Stories
American Horror Story

I have buttons for sale, contact me on Ravelry if you’d like to purchase one for 2 dollars!
My contact info:
http://twistedstrandss.blogspot.com
Jadee on Ravelry.com
Jadee666 on Plurk
And you can always email me at jadeealtATgmail.com

Monday, October 10, 2011

Twisted Strands Episode 41: Lazy Weekends are Sweet


Welcome to Episode 41!
Lazy Weekends are Sweet


Antique Roses, spun on my kiwi, 2 ply. I lost the label for it, but I know it is from Bitsy Knits. Purchased this year at the Garden State Sheep & Wool.

On the kneedles
Beanstalk mitts by Jo Bangles on size 6 needles 4mm
Diamond Vest for yo-sd by Marika Tobak mystery gift fingering weight yarn and size 1 (2.5) needles.
Colonnade by Stephen West Using Bittersweet’s WW Workaday hand-dyed yarn and size 10 circular needles (6.00mm)
Mablesocks, a pattern by Sadie Ruin (from Yarnivore) with Pagewood Farms Alyeska yarn. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mablesocks
Doll dress of my own design.

Fresh off the needles!
Boo….nothing.

Are we there, yet?

Paprika’s Reversible Dishcloth by Kimberly (aka Sockbunny).

Tip of the Week-
When knitting fingerless gloves, use a stretchy bind off. I used Elizabeth Zimmerman’s sewn bind off for my first Beanstalk glove and it worked beautifully.

Stuff and Junk

Rhinebeck is next weekend, yay!
Super Scary Crochet, which shall I make first?
Knitting Traditions, again, is gorgeous.

Movies for knitting!
Mask Maker
Forget me Not

I have buttons for sale, contact me on Ravelry if you’d like to purchase one for 2 dollars!
My contact info:
http://twistedstrandss.blogspot.com
Jadee on Ravelry.com
Jadee666 on Plurk
And you can always email me at jadeealtATgmail.com

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Twisted Strands Episode 40: Lack of Braaaaaaaaaiiinnnnsss


Welcome to Episode 40!

My Head, where is it?
Vesper sock yarn – Hocus Pocus
Spun CJKopec’s batt of yummy goodness.


On the kneedles
Beanstalk mitts by Jo Bangles on size 6 needles 4mm
Diamond Vest for yo-sd by Marika Tobak mystery gift fingering weight yarn and size 1 (2.5) needles.
Colonnade by Stephen West Using Bittersweet’s WW Workaday hand-dyed yarn and size 10 circular needles (6.00mm)
Mablesocks, a pattern by Sadie Ruin (from Yarnivore) with Pagewood Farms Alyeska yarn. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mablesocks
Doll dress of my own design.

Fresh off the needles!
Boo….nothing.

Are we there, yet?

Paprika’s Reversible Dishcloth by Kimberly (aka Sockbunny).

Hibernation:
Japanese Garden Shawl by Wendy Johnson, using size 5 (3.75 mm) needles. Using Wollmeise Raku-Regenbogen.Mom’s Ripple Afghan from “Cool Stuff, Teach me to Knit” book. Using bulky jiffy from Lion Brand and Bernat Soft Boucle and size 10/6mm circs.
Bellona Cowl by Didi B., using Gothlings by Rainy Days Wooly Dogs http://www.gothsocksyarn.com/
Reverse-Bloom Flower Washcloth by Cindy Taylor, using light green cotton chenille from Crystal Palace.

Stuff and Junk

Gift Knitting, do you do it, and when?

I have buttons for sale, contact me on Ravelry if you’d like to purchase one for 2 dollars!
My contact info:
http://twistedstrandss.blogspot.com
Jadee on Ravelry.com
Jadee666 on Plurk
And you can always email me at jadeealtATgmail.com