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:
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!
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37 comments:

  1. Lisamarykay1April 2, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Oh...I think you deserve a tank! :). Happy knitting!

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  2. suzanne marieApril 2, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    I think you should knit a tank for yourself!

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  3. BernadetteApril 3, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    You are such a great daughter, I think your mom would want you to knit something for yourself.

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  4. vickyApril 3, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    Tank top ,maybe a Tank KAL will motivate you to finish.I was thinking of a tank to.

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  5. AnonymousApril 3, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    I'm usually the world's biggest selfish knitter proponent, but I have to say mitts for mom first this time!

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  6. LisaApril 3, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    I think it's a perfect time to knit yourself a tank; later you can knit mitts for your Mom.

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  7. JessieApril 3, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    I think it's time for a tank for yourself in time for the warmer weather! You can keep the mitts as an idea for your mom's retirement gift a bit later on perhaps... :)

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  8. MeredithApril 3, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Definitely make a tank top.

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  9. ShirleyApril 3, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Nice to hear that your parents are doing well. You're wearing a tank top in this episode so it must be warm enough for them so I think a tank top first.

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  10. SamApril 3, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Tank top! I loved the last one you showed, and can't wait to see your yarn choice for this one - will you use the cotton you showed on episode 60?

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  11. CarlaApril 3, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Well I am conflicted- Might be nice to celebrate Mom being home and getting better- However you deserve some ME knits-

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  12. Bev LoveApril 4, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    I vote for a tank top. I have this one in my queue http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-tank-top-2

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  13. UnknownApril 4, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Hi Jadee,
    I think you should make a tank top for yourself, since it is spring and almost summer. ;)

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  14. DebKnits2April 4, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Summer is coming. Knit the tank top.

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  15. Cre8vleighApril 6, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Knit a tank top for yourself :) You deserve to make something pretty for you for being a great daughter!!

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  16. Jewels9April 6, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Maybe a tank for you, get ready for summertime? ;)

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  17. JacksgrandmaApril 6, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    The weather is warming up. I think you should make a tank top.

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  18. KathyApril 7, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    I think you should do a little bit of selfish knitting and knit the tank top.

    Keeping your parents in my thoughts and prayers.

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  19. jeanchaneyazApril 8, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Mitts for mom. Otherwise guilt will make you miserable as you're knitting up your tank and everything that can go wrong will, you know. Mitts are fairly quick anyway and then you can move on to your tank before it is sweltering outside :)

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  20. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    I think you should start the mitts for your mom. I’m sure she knows you love her, but this would be a little something extra in a time when she isn’t feeling well.
    Hermitlibrarian

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  21. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    I think mom needs mitts to help her recover. Once those are completed, then start your tank top.
    Crochet lily

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  22. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Start with the mitts for your mom and then do the tank for you!
    amiyesiam

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  23. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    I say start both but put the priority on the mitts for mom. The pick me up will do her good, and you probably have more time to finish the tank since the weather is still not tank season. At least not here anyway, it snowed 5 inches on Wednesday. :) Besides I have a pair of the mitts started and have had for months. I never get a chance to work on them and the kitten chewed the cable so I had to wait until I got another pair of needles to switch over to.
    tweeny

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  24. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    I’m voting for the mitts for mom. She needs lots of lovin’ right now.
    Bridgeta

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  25. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    I say both, but start with your mom. She needs to feel special.
    Sabrab

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  26. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    I also think you should do both. And I like the idea of doing the mitts as a break while you are doing the tank top. What tank are you thinking of doing? I want to do a tank top too. Maybe we could join you? I am so glad to hear your mom and dad are doing good!
    jjay

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  27. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    I think that you should knit the tank top for you, you rarely knit things for you. You are special to, you bring me joy every time I watch your show. You could also knit the mitts during your breaks from the tank top. That’s what I would do.
    Angelellens

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  28. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    AAhoward

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  29. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    I vote for mitts!
    Windzgirl

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  30. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    I say make the tank top. You deserve something nice right now. You could make the mitts for your mom when the weather gets cool again. Someone on the blog said to make them as a retirement gift, after you start your tank. I think that is a good idea.

    You should do whatever makes you feel the best. That’s all that matters.
    runningwithsoda

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  31. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    If the mitts are quick, do them first. If not, do the tank top first.
    kpar62

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  32. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Mitts! Then the tank top. So glad the parents are through their rough patch.
    alcatmom

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  33. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    I think you should start both. The mitts would be a nice pick me up for your mother and its always wonderful to make something for yourself so start a cute spring/summer tank!
    Imermd

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  34. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Mitts! Some extra TLC for your mom during her recovery. :-)
    bowerbird

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  35. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    I think you should start both . The mitt for your mom would be fairly fast and the tank top would motivate you (getting a project done for your self). Do you have a pattern choice for your tank top? You worn a lovely shawl the last podcast,what was the pattern? I will continue to lift your parents and yourself in prayer,God bless Deborah(shorelineknits)

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  36. J.D.April 9, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Pauly81

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  37. JessieZApril 10, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    I think you should do the mitts for your mom. Hope both your mom and dad are doing okay!

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