Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Twisted Strands Ep. 90: Time to knit!

I'm not sure why I called this one Time to Knit, especially since most of the planned projects are crocheted. I must have holiday brain!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Twisted Strands Episode 82: NJ Sheep N Wool

Welcome to Episode 82

Woolbearer’s yarn Baby Llama glow 95%Llama, 5%Stellina, “Colonial Blue”

Woolbearers page online

Wandering Wool Rock Creek Sock 100%superwash Merino “Serengeti Sunset”

Wandering Wool

Light Brown Hare, Artic Hare 63% superwash Merino, 20% silk, 15% nylon, 2%silver polyester. “Nightshade”

Light Brown Hare's Etsy Shop

Works in Progress:

Ramen Noodle Knitted dishcloth by Tomato Lady

Pom Pom Peds by Purl Soho

#27 Cable Rib Panel Tank by Jean Suzuki in Plymouth Fantasy Naturale color#9989

Vittorio by Corrina Ferguson in Miss Bab’s Witches Brew

Fresh off the kneedles!

IPod cozy, based on design by by Kat Goldin

Stuff and Junk

Movies for knitting!

No new movies, just Pawn Stars, Wipe Out, and Storage wars (not a lot of watching this week!)

The Holiday Gift Non-rush knit and crochet along is in progress and will last until the end of October. I will be drawing from the finished holiday gift objects thread in the Twisted Strands Forum, and there is a chatter thread, as well. If anyone would like to donate a prize, I’m accepting donations, just get in touch with me, you will get full credit for what you give!

I have a donate button on the blog, too, if you’d like to tip me.

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

http://knittingpodcast.blogspot.com/

is a great place to find a podcast, video or audio!

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Twisted Strands Episode 81: Crafts, crafts are fun

Welcome to Episode 81

Works in Progress:

Ramen Noodle Knitted dishcloth by Tomato Lady

Pom Pom Peds by Purl Soho

#27 Cable Rib Panel Tank by Jean Suzuki in Plymouth Fantasy Naturale color#9989

Vittorio by Corrina Ferguson in Miss Bab’s Witches Brew Fresh off the kneedles!

Ramen Noodle Knitted dishcloth by Tomato Lady

Stuff and Junk

Movies for knitting!

The Possession. No knitting during it, but I enjoyed it. 3 skeins!

What the Hay!

Summer sessions are over, so nothing until Fall sessions begin.

The Holiday Gift Non-rush knit and crochet along is in progress and will last until the end of October. I will be drawing from the finished holiday gift objects thread in the Twisted Strands Forum, and there is a chatter thread, as well. If anyone would like to donate a prize, I’m accepting donations, just get in touch with me, you will get full credit for what you give!

I have a donate button on the blog, too, if you’d like to tip me.

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

http://knittingpodcast.blogspot.com/

is a great place to find a podcast, video or audio!

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Twisted Strands Episode 80: Will work for yarnz

Welcome to Episode 80

Works in Progress:

Ramen Noodle Knitted dishcloth by Tomato Lady Pom Pom Peds by Purl Soho #27 Cable Rib Panel Tank by Jean Suzuki in Plymouth Fantasy Naturale color#9989

Fresh off the kneedles!

Momma Owl by by Ana Paula Rimoli – Amigurumi World

Stuff and Junk

Movies for knitting!

Lots of Syfy movies, Haunted High

Percy Jackson, Lightning Thief

Dresden Files

What the Hay!

Cleo and I got along really well in the past few weeks, and I even managed to get her to canter nicely. I've graduated with the rest of my class to the next level, yay!

The Summer Top knit and crochet along is still going, as I haven’t touched my top since a few rows last week. How does the end of August sound to you?

The Holiday Gift Non-rush knit and crochet along is in progress and will last until the end of October. I will be drawing from the finished holiday gift objects thread in the Twisted Strands Forum, and there is a chatter thread, as well. If anyone would like to donate a prize, I’m accepting donations, just get in touch with me, you will get full credit for what you give!

I have a donate button on the blog, too, if you’d like to tip me.

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

http://knittingpodcast.blogspot.com/

is a great place to find a podcast, video or audio!

Monday, August 13, 2012

Twisted Strands Ep. 79: Patience!

Welcome to Episode 79

Works in Progress:

Momma Owl by by Ana Paula Rimoli – Amigurumi World

#27 Cable Rib Panel Tank by Jean Suzuki in Plymouth Fantasy Naturale color#9989

Fresh off the kneedles!

Easy as Pi Dishcloth by Erica Hernandez Anne's Magic Stripes by Antje Gillingham, Knitpicks Felici in Marine Life Colorway

Stuff and Junk

Movies for knitting!

Lots of Syfy movies, Scream of the Banshee

Boogieman

What the Hay!

Cleo and I got along famously this week, and I finally cantered!

The Summer Top knit and crochet along is still going, as I haven’t touched my top since a few rows last week. How does the end of August sound to you?

The Holiday Gift Non-rush knit and crochet along is going to begin August 15, 2012 and will last until the end of October. I will be drawing from the finished holiday gift objects thread that will magically appear in the Twisted Strands Forum, and there will be a chatter thread, as well. If anyone would like to donate a prize, I’m accepting donations, just get in touch with me, you will get full credit for what you give!

I have a donate button on the blog, too, if you’d like to tip me.

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

http://knittingpodcast.blogspot.com/

is a great place to find a podcast, video or audio!

Monday, August 6, 2012

Twisted Strands Ep. 78: Still Obsessed with Socks

Welcome to Episode 78

Phat Fiber Faves:

Our Humble Castle (http://www.etsy.com/shop/ourhumblecastle

Crocus Tea in Swagger Fingering MCN

Lanitiumexmachina at (http://www.etsy.com/shop/lanitiumexmachina

Way of Tea, 50/50 merino tencel roving

On the kneedles

Anne's Magic Stripes by Antje Gillingham, size 2, (2.75mm) Knitpicks Felici in Marine Life Colorway

#27 Cable Rib Panel Tank by Jean Suzuki in Plymouth Fantasy Naturale color#9989

Fresh off the kneedles!

NothingL

Stuff and Junk

Movies for knitting!

Young Adam, a gritty, kinda sexy film about a drifter during the 1950’s in Scotland.

Toddlers in Tiaras yup.

Bridget the crazy cousin and I took a long-awaited trip to Lion Brand’s Outlet store in the “wilds” of Carlstadt, NJ. There we sat and relaxed (well, I did, Bridget and her mom did more shopping than I.) I also met Tara, a viewer, and her friend Courtney, who has a blog called http://www.nonlinearknitting.com Nonlinear Knitting.

What the Hay!

Cleo gave me the run around, and refused to comply until the instructor intervened.

Norbert is clearly not motivated, despite my best efforts.

The Summer Top knit and crochet along is still going, as I haven’t touched my top since a few rows last week. How sad is that?

The Holiday Gift Non-rush knit and crochet along is going to begin August 15, 2012 and will last until the end of October. I will be drawing from the finished holiday gift objects thread that will magically appear in the Twisted Strands Forum, and there will be a chatter thread, as well. If anyone would like to donate a prize, I’m accepting donations, just get in touch with me, you will get full credit for what you give!

I have a donate button on the blog, too, if you’d like to tip me.

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

http://knittingpodcast.blogspot.com/

is a great place to find a podcast, video or audio!

Monday, July 30, 2012

Twisted Strands 77: Beaky Goodness

Welcome to Episode 77

New to the stash:

Nirvana, by Feza Yarns, a 100% bamboo, plied yarn, DK weight. Reminds me of the beach with its mix of pretty colors.

You spin me right round, baby!

Alpaca white single and Bitsy knits multicolor phat fiber samples spun on spindle, approx 30 yards, would say it’s a dk/sport weight, haven’t checked its wraps per inch at all though.

On the kneedles

Anne's Magic Stripes by Antje Gillingham, size 2, (2.75mm) Knitpicks Felici in Marine Life Colorway

#27 Cable Rib Panel Tank by Jean Suzuki in Plymouth Fantasy Naturale color#9989

Fresh off the kneedles!

Nothing :(

Stuff and Junk

Movies for knitting!

Final Destination 5, As gory as ever, bit campy.

I have a donate button on the blog, too, if you’d like to tip me.

I have buttons for sale, contact me on Ravelry if you’d like to purchase one for 2 dollars!

My contact info:

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Jadee on Ravelry.com

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http://knittingpodcast.blogspot.com/

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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Twisted Strands Episode 70: Sock Fail


Welcome to Episode 70
On the kneedles
Mighty Mitered dishcloth by Kathy Wesley using Martha stewart cotton hemp blend and peaches n cream
Mittens for me mystery knitalong by Laura Linneman with Mini Mochi and Knitpicks Palette
Fresh off the needles! Nothing :(
Stuff and Junk
Movies for knitting!
Dark Shadows was pretty entertaining. I know it got panned by a lot of people, but I liked it.
Tip jar
When creating a garment out of cotton, remember that it stretches. To maintain the shape you want, choose a pattern that has seams along the shoulders and sides to keep the fabric from sagging.

 I have a donate button on the blog, too, if you’d like to tip me.

 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
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And you can always email me at jadeealtATgmail.com

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Monday, April 9, 2012

Twisted Strands Ep. 63: A Quickie With a Drawing


Welcome to Episode 63
Fibery funtimes
I finished spinning my Iridescence by Purple fleece! I’m calling it crazy sexy color and I’ll add it to my stash page soon.
I’m going to start spinning “South Beach Night Lights” by Sdtilepcs. 2 ozs of wool.
Ethereal Fibers
Starlight socks “Sexy Toes we need to talk about”

The retail therapy is over for now, but I highly recommend checking your shops and the internet for many beautiful warmer weather yarns in both bright and muted colors. Glorious!

On the kneedles
Concentric Socks by Carissa Browning with Vesper sock self striping.
Mittens for me mystery knitalong by Laura Linneman with Mini Mochi and Knitpicks Pallette
Autumn shawl from Knitting Fever, using autumn yarn.

Fresh off the needles!
Almost done with the shawl!

Movies for knitting!
Wolf Town-just awful, not even worth a skein of the nastiest acrylic!
Case 39, really good and filled with suspense
Dream House, good, interesting, but jumps around with its plot a bit too much.

Stuff and Junk
And the winner of the drawing is Grandmajean!
I will be getting in touch with you on Tuesday.
And the parents are both home and healing. Thank you everyone for the kind thoughts and prayers for me and my family.

Tip jar
You know those hair clips that are small, like a butterfly clip, sold at your market by the dozen? Next time, add those to your knitting bag for seaming and marking.

I have a donate button on the blog, too, if you’d like to tip me.

I have buttons for sale, contact me on Ravelry if you’d like to purchase one for 2 dollars!
My contact info:
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Jadee on Ravelry.com
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And you can always email me at jadeealtATgmail.com
http://knittingpodcast.blogspot.com/
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Monday, April 2, 2012

Twisted Strands, Episode 62: Tank Top or Mitts?


To enter yourself into a drawing for a pattern worth 10 bucks or less, just help me pick my next project! I want to do a tank top for me or a pair of reading mitts for mom. Comment below and you're entered!
Welcome to Episode 62
Fibery funtimes
Colorbug Yarn and Fiber
www.colorbugyarns.com
fingering weight, 50/50 silk and merino
Friends in Fiber
www.friendsinfiber.etsy.com
Champagne and Chocolate
Suri Alpaca, Camel, Merino and silk blend

The retail therapy is over for now, but I highly recommend checking your shops and the internet for many beautiful warmer weather yarns in both bright and muted colors. Glorious!

On the kneedles
Concentric Socks by Carissa Browning with Vesper sock self striping.
Mittens for me mystery knitalong by Laura Linneman with Mini Mochi and Knitpicks Pallette
Autumn shawl from Knitting Fever, using autumn yarn.


Fresh off the needles!
A very heavily modified version of Ysolde’s opera mitts.


Movies for knitting!
Nothing, as I’ve been playing too much Sims 3.

Spinning some corriedale from Purple Fleece.

Stuff and Junk

And the parents are both home and healing. Thank you everyone for the kind thoughts and prayers for me and my family.

Tip jar
Altoids tins and other candy tins can be wonderful for keeping track of tiny stitch markers and the like.

I have a donate button on the blog, too, if you’d like to tip me.

I have buttons for sale, contact me on Ravelry if you’d like to purchase one for 2 dollars!
My contact info:
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Jadee on Ravelry.com
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And you can always email me at jadeealtATgmail.com
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Monday, March 26, 2012

Twisted Strands Episode 61: No Beer Tonight


Welcome to Episode 61
Fibery funtimes
The Counting Sheep Farm
www.countingsheepfarm.com
50%merino, 50%tencel fingering weight.
Fiber Fancy
www.fiberfancy.etsy.com
Combed top-50%merino, 25%bamboo, 25% silk
I have Loop Batts!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/loop
and I’ve got some Plymouth fantasy naturale for a tank top.

On the kneedles
Concentric Socks by Carissa Browning with Vesper sock self striping.
Mittens for me mystery knitalong by Laura Linneman with Mini Mochi and Knitpicks Pallette
Autumn shawl from Knitting Fever, using autumn yarn.
A very heavily modified version of Ysolde’s opera mitts.

Fresh off the needles!

Nothing

Movies for knitting!
Both of the movies I’ve watched this week have women biting a man’s penis off. Have I reached the bottom of the barrel with Poultrygeist and The Convent?

Spinning some corriedale from Purple Fleece.

Stuff and Junk
Thank you for the lovely sock pattern, Annielight on Ravelry!
And the parents are both home and healing. Thank you everyone for the kind thoughts and prayers for me and my family.

Tip jar
Next time you’re facing a lot of complex or troublesome repeats, make yourself a simple graph, so you always know where you are in your knitting.

I have a donate button on the blog, too, if you’d like to tip me.

I have buttons for sale, contact me on Ravelry if you’d like to purchase one for 2 dollars!
My contact info:
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Jadee on Ravelry.com
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And you can always email me at jadeealtATgmail.com
http://knittingpodcast.blogspot.com/
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Monday, February 27, 2012

Twisted Strands Episode 58: Work or Play?


Welcome to Episode 58
Fibery funtimes
Plymouth Yarn 24K
Crystal Palace Party
Plymouth Yarn Sinsation

On the kneedles


Concentric Socks by Carissa Browning with Vesper sock self striping.
Mittens for me mystery knitalong by Laura Linneman with Mini Mochi and Knitpicks Pallette
Autumn shawl from Knitting Fever, using autumn yarn.
Doll dress of my own design. – hibernating!
Lap Afghan for mom-various acrylic yarns, size ? needles.
Diamond Vest for yo-sd by Marika Tobak mystery gift fingering weight yarn and size 1 (2.5) needles. This is pretty much hibernating.

Fresh off the needles!

Umbilical Cord Baby hat using Pagewood Farms Kissi

Movies for knitting!
The Amityville Haunting (awful!)
Deadwood Park (pretty awful)
The Woman in Black (pretty good!)

Spinning some corriedale from Purple Fleece.

Stuff and Junk

The latest Vogue Knitting-Spring/Summer 2012 is damn good.


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Monday, February 20, 2012

Twisted Strands Episode 57: Not 56, but 57...


Welcome to Episode 57
Fibery funtimes
Sirdar Snuggly Crofter – Baby Fair Isle Effect DK
Compassio Knit
http://www.allisonjai.com/simpleCart/compassioknit.html
Rambouilet & Cotswold wool and angelina

On the kneedles


Concentric Socks by Carissa Browning with Vesper sock self striping.
Mittens for me mystery knitalong by Laura Linneman with Mini Mochi and Knitpicks Pallette
Autumn shawl from Knitting Fever, using autumn yarn.
Doll dress of my own design. – hibernating!
Lap Afghan for mom-various acrylic yarns, size ? needles.
Diamond Vest for yo-sd by Marika Tobak mystery gift fingering weight yarn and size 1 (2.5) needles. This is pretty much hibernating.

Fresh off the needles!

Round Crochet Snuggle by Rae French

Movies for knitting!
Bloody Birthday
Troll Hunter
Thank you for Smoking

Spinning some corriedale from Purple Fleece.

Stuff and Junk

60 more quick knits!


I have buttons for sale, contact me on Ravelry if you’d like to purchase one for 2 dollars!
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http://knittingpodcast.blogspot.com/
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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Twisted Strands Episode 54: I got a snow day!


Welcome to Episode 54
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On the kneedles

Diamond Vest for yo-sd by Marika Tobak mystery gift fingering weight yarn and size 1 (2.5) needles. This is pretty much hibernating.
Concentric Socks by Carissa Browning with Vesper sock self striping.
Shadow Tuque by Lee Juvan in Berocco Sundae.
Doll dress of my own design. – hibernating!
Lap Afghan for mom-various acrylic yarns, size ? needles.

Round Crochet Snuggle by Rae French

Fresh off the needles!
Boo hiss, nothing

Movies for knitting!
I haven’t watched a thing!

Spinning some corriedale from Purple Fleece.

Stuff and Junk

Crochet Decoder, worth the 99 cents?


I have buttons for sale, contact me on Ravelry if you’d like to purchase one for 2 dollars!
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Jadee on Ravelry.com
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Twisted Strands Episode 53: Off on a Tangent


Welcome to Episode 53
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On the kneedles

Diamond Vest for yo-sd by Marika Tobak mystery gift fingering weight yarn and size 1 (2.5) needles. This is pretty much hibernating.
Concentric Socks by Carissa Browning with Vesper sock self striping.
Shadow Tuque by Lee Juvan in Berocco Sundae.
Doll dress of my own design. – hibernating!
Lap Afghan for mom-various acrylic yarns, size ? needles.
Fresh off the needles!
Boo hiss, nothing

Movies for knitting!
Bad Teacher, 3 skeins
April Fools Day, 3 skeins
Hells Gate 11:11, 2 skeins


Stuff and Junk

Not Tonight Darling, I’m Knitting by Betsy Hosegood
Vogue Knitting 2011/2012


I have buttons for sale, contact me on Ravelry if you’d like to purchase one for 2 dollars!
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Monday, January 9, 2012


Welcome to Episode 52 The best way to finish a project…
Is to begin another!

On the kneedles

Diamond Vest for yo-sd by Marika Tobak mystery gift fingering weight yarn and size 1 (2.5) needles. This is pretty much hibernating.
Concentric Socks by Carissa Browning with Vesper sock self striping.
Shadow Tuque by Lee Juvan in Berocco Sundae.
Doll dress of my own design. – hibernating!
Lap Afghan for mom-various acrylic yarns, size ? needles.
Fresh off the needles!
Mablesocks, a pattern by Sadie Ruin (from Yarnivore) with Pagewood Farms Alyeska yarn. Size 1(2.25 mm) needles. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mablesocks

Movies for knitting!
Bad Teacher, 3 skeins
April Fools Day, 3 skeins
Hells Gate 11:11, 2 skeins


Stuff and Junk

All Wound Up, by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee


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Monday, January 2, 2012


Welcome to Episode 51 New Year, More knitting!
Oh gift yarn!
Play at Life “Witches Love Candy”
Lang Jawoll
Ethereal Fibers Super wash merino 80/20 nylon

On the kneedles

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

Mablesocks, a pattern by Sadie Ruin (from Yarnivore) with Pagewood Farms Alyeska yarn. Size 1(2.25 mm) needles. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mablesocks
Doll dress of my own design. – hibernating!
Lap Afghan for mom-various acrylic yarns, size ? needles.
Fresh off the needles!
The only thing I finished that I’ve kept is a small handspun ornament.

Are we there, yet?
For the first month of my 12 month-12 socks challenge, I’m picking Concentric Socks by Carissa Browning with Vesper sock self striping.

Tip of the Week-
Note taking is good. Reading the pattern correctly is even better!

Movies for knitting!
Witchery 1 skein
Pray for Morning 4 skeins
How to train a dragon 4 skeins

Thank yous!
Fibernymph for the winter beanie hat pattern!
Knitabulls for the Just Batty sock pattern!
Cyndyg for the Frangipani shawl pattern!
Stealthdragon for the Spillyjane Mittens with pints on!
Rosinpdx for the Hogwarts express!
Stuff and Junk

Simply Knitting 88 yum and nah.

I have buttons for sale, contact me on Ravelry if you’d like to purchase one for 2 dollars!
My contact info:
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Jadee on Ravelry.com
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