Show notes to come tomorrow!

Twisted Strands Episode 45: A little distracted

Welcome to Episode 45
A Little Distracted

On the kneedles

Diamond Vest for yo-sd by Marika Tobak mystery gift fingering weight yarn and size 1 (2.5) needles.

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.
Mittens by Charlotte Parry, done in a heavy worsted weight I bought during vacation from a cute general store at Cold Spring Village in Cape May.
Fresh off the needles!
Bellona Cowl by Didi, done in Gothsocks Gothling Wicked
Are we there, yet?
I’m just chaining on for a crochet toy from Super Scary Crochet, Mr. Pumpkin Head by Nicki Trench.


Tip of the Week-
When your knee tells you to stop what you’re doing, stop, lol!

Stuff and Junk
Drawing tonight!
I’m doing giveaways until my 50th episode.
The winner of the pattern book is Memaknits!
Next, tell me your holiday crafting nightmares for another set of my stitchmarkers in your favorite color.



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

Twisted Strands Episode 44: Power Outages Suck

I just want to thank everyone for their patience during this trying week of no power. Love you!
Welcome to Episode 44
Power Outages stink.

On the kneedles

Diamond Vest for yo-sd by Marika Tobak mystery gift fingering weight yarn and size 1 (2.5) needles.

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!
Lumpy Fingerless Mitts by cdaniele
Paprika’s Reversible Dishcloth by Kimberly (aka Sockbunny).
Colonnade by Stephen West Using Bittersweet’s WW Workaday hand-dyed yarn and size 10 circular needles (6.00mm)
Are we there, yet?
I’m just chaining on for a crochet toy from Super Scary Crochet, Mr. Pumpkin Head by Nicki Trench.


Tip of the Week-
When you are knitting or crocheting a toy, remember to always leave a very long tail, in case you need to seam something, or even attach a limb to your toy.

Stuff and Junk
Drawing tonight!
I’m doing giveaways until my 50th episode. Tonight’s drawing is for stitchmarkers in your favorite color.
Next drawing is for a pattern book.

Movies for knitting!
Grimm
American Horror Story
The Evil Dead, still watching this one.

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

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

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

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

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