Welcome to Episode 35 Once Upon A Stormy Night
Yarny Goodness
Gorgeous soft batt from Distant Star Alpacas has alpaca, mulberry silk and Angelina.
www.distantstaralpaca.com
Catawampus Farm 50% superwash merino and 50%silk “Bollywood” color, dk weight.
www.catawampus.etsy.com


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
Japanese Garden Shawl by Wendy Johnson, using size 5 (3.75 mm) needles. Using Wollmeise Raku-Regenbogen.

Fresh off the needles!
Malcolm the Monday Monster is complete! Designed by Rebecca Danger.
The blanket square is done, designed by me. WW yarn, size 7 (4.5 mm).
Daryl Waltrip Cloth, designed by Rhonda White

Are we there, yet?
Vendetta Gloves by GoSuzyGo!
Paprika’s Reversible Dishcloth by Kimberly (aka Sockbunny).

Hibernation:
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
So today is the first day of the knit and crochet along of fingerless mitts! I’ll be casting on the Vendetta Gloves, using a bright green Plymouth Encore worsted for Dad. Between this and the green sweater, I think green is his favorite color.
At The Blue Purl today I picked up 3 mags, one of them is Crochet Traditions from Interweave.
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 34: Unfinished Things

Welcome to Episode 34 Unfinished things
Cotonade by Knit One Crochet Two

On the kneedles
Diamond Vest for yo-sd by Marika Tobak mystery gift fingering weight yarn and size 1 (2.5) needles.
Malcolm the Monday Monster by Rebecca Danger, in leftover Cascade 220, size 7 (4.5 mm)
Mablesocks, a pattern by Sadie Ruin (from Yarnivore) with Pagewood Farms Alyeska yarn. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mablesocks
Japanese Garden Shawl by Wendy Johnson, using size 5 (3.75 mm) needles. Using Wollmeise Raku-Regenbogen.

Fresh off the needles!
Nothing new, sadly.

Hibernation:
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
How do you pick YOUR next project? I have no idea what to cast on next.
I think we should do some fingerless mitts for the next knitalong, or a toy. Send feedbackJ
Thank you to everyone who’s purchased buttons from me! And Special thanks to Diane, she knows who she is!
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 33: Comfort

Welcome to Episode 33 “Comfort”
We are doing a knit and crochet along in the group, Twisted Strands! This time it is a really short one, a dishcloth, and you can pick whatever dishcloth/washcloth design you want! Come join us!


On the kneedles
Diamond Vest for yo-sd by Marika Tobak mystery gift fingering weight yarn and size 1 (2.5) needles.
Malcolm the Monday Monster by Rebecca Danger, in leftover Cascade 220, size 7 (4.5 mm)
Mablesocks, a pattern by Sadie Ruin (from Yarnivore) with Pagewood Farms Alyeska yarn. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mablesocks
Japanese Garden Shawl by Wendy Johnson, using size 5 (3.75 mm) needles. Using Wollmeise Raku-Regenbogen.
Reverse-Bloom Flower Washcloth by Cindy Taylor, using light green cotton chenille from Crystal Palace.

Fresh off the needles!
Nothing new, sadly.

Hibernation:
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/

Stuff and Junk
Love of Knitting Fall 2011.
I have so many people to thank for all the kind words and virtual hugs given to me after the death of my beloved cat Daisy. It means so much to me.
leleslie45 /Leigh
mim58
shquinn/Susan

Lisa Woynowski designs toys, and her designs are either knit or crochet and they are adorable! You can find her designs in her ravelry store , or at her : etsy store here. She was kind enough to send me some patterns, a cute turkey named Teeves Turkey, and one called Shawn the Pickup Truck, which I think is really cool.
Sock Bunny, a plurk friend, has started a new video podcast, it is on her blog right here: http://sockbunnyknitandfit.blogspot.com/
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 32: Where I keep interrupting myself

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I feel like I'm bereft of WIPs for some reason, but have 2 finished objects!

Twisted Strands Episode 32, Where I keep interrupting myself.

Welcome to Episode 32

The Lazy Lamb Yarn Shop “The thing from Outer Space” 100%merino sw fingering weight. http://www.etsy.com/shop/thelazylambyarnshop
Storied Yarns “Ensign of the Week” 75% sw merino and 25% nylon.
storiedyarns.artfire.com.

On the kneedles
Mablesocks, a pattern by Sadie Ruin (from Yarnivore) with Pagewood Farms Alyeska yarn. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mablesocks
Japanese Garden Shawl by Wendy Johnson, using size 5 (3.75 mm) needles. Using Wollmeise Raku-Regenbogen.
Reverse-Bloom Flower Washcloth by Cindy Taylor, using light green cotton chenille from Crystal Palace.

Fresh off the needles!
Garterlac dishcloth in Sugar and Cream, size 6, 4.00mm needles. Pattern by Dave at Criminy Jickets.

Water bottle carrier, pattern by Valerie Whitten. Size 4.00 /US G hook, Peaches and cream yarn.

Hibernation:
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/

Stuff and Junk
Knit Simple Fall 2011!

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 31: Chain On!

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A bit more crochet than usual, but as always, plenty of works in progress.

Welcome to Episode 31

No new yarn, sadly, and no spinning because it’s just too damn hot.

On the kneedles
Mablesocks, a pattern by Sadie Ruin (from Yarnivore) with Pagewood Farms Alyeska yarn. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mablesocks
Japanese Garden Shawl by Wendy Johnson, using size 5 (3.75 mm) needles. Using Wollmeise Raku-Regenbogen.
Reverse-Bloom Flower Washcloth by Cindy Taylor, using light green cotton chenille from Crystal Palace.
Garterlac dishcloth in Sugar and Cream, size 6, 4.00mm needles. Pattern by Dave at Criminy Jickets.
On the hooks:
Water bottle carrier, pattern by Valerie Whitten. I’ve changed the single crochet to a double to make it go even faster! Size 4.00 /US G hook, Peaches and cream yarn.

Fresh off the needles!
Absolutely nothing. I hope to change this by next week though!
Hibernation:
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/

Stuff and Junk
Simply Knitting #83!

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

Twisted Strands Episode 30: Pantsless Sunday!

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Some spinning, one half of a pair of socks, a little alpaca, and me blathering:)

Welcome to Episode 30

New Yarn!
Historic Cold Spring Village has sheep, and therefore, yarn they sell at their cute country store! I picked up some worsted weight, 2 ply yarn wool in a color called blueberry.

Spinning!

I’ve finished the Coopworth sheep wool from Winter’s Past Farm, and their site is www.winterspastfarm.com. It is 2 plied, and I will more than likely use it in a project to be fulled. It is not a soft fiber, but the color is lovely. I got about 143 yards and a heavy worsted weight.

Next on the wheel is some lovely dyed Alpaca fiber from Flatland Alpacas, their site is www.flatlandalpacas.com. Another 2 ply yarn will be spun, and I think I’ll call it “Creamsicle.”

On the kneedles
Mablesocks, a pattern by Sadie Ruin (from Yarnivore) with Pagewood Farms Alyeska yarn. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mablesocks
Japanese Garden Shawl by Wendy Johnson, using size 5 (3.75 mm) needles. Using Wollmeise Raku-Regenbogen.
Reverse-Bloom Flower Washcloth by Cindy Taylor, using light green cotton chenille from Crystal Palace.
Fresh off the needles!
Does one sock count? Not really in my book.

Hibernation:
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/


Stuff and Junk


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