Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 127: Christmas is a bit too close!
Welcome to Episode 127!
Works in Progress:
Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder in Into The Whirled Pakokku Sock
#24 Large Snowflake by Kathryn A. Clark
Moved these projects into the vault:
Morticia MKAL by boo knits Jaipur Lace by Wandering Wool
Make your bones by Debbie Richey in glow in the dark bernat
Curse-breaker 9.0 by Michele DuNaier
Brighton Sock by Rhian Drinkwater in Out of Step Dyeworks Mutilated colorway.
Dead and gone (or FO's)
Hydra Cabled Neckwarmer by Stacy Musch in Woolease
Oatmeal the Snowman by Rachel Borello Carroll in Mystery acrylic
Stuff and Junk
American Horror Story Season 2, I finally finished the last dvd of the season, and it felt a bit rushed to me.
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Monday, November 25, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 126: Giving thanks isn't cheesy
Welcome to Episode 126!
Works in Progress:
Hydra Cabled Neckwarmer by Stacy Musch in Woolease
Oatmeal the Snowman by Rachel Borello Carroll in Mystery acrylic
Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder in Into The Whirled Pakokku Sock
Moved these projects into the vault:
Morticia MKAL by boo knits Jaipur Lace by Wandering Wool
Make your bones by Debbie Richey in glow in the dark bernat
Curse-breaker 9.0 by Michele DuNaier
Brighton Sock by Rhian Drinkwater in Out of Step Dyeworks Mutilated colorway.
Dead and gone (or FO's)
Irish hiking wrist warmers by Delia Cholakian in Wool Ease
Stuff and Junk
Ok, I'm getting verklempt over the Dr. Who now. Talk amongst yourselves.
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 125: How to tell if your cat is trying to kill you.
Welcome to Episode 125!
Works in Progress:
Oatmeal the Snowman by Rachel Borello Carroll in Mystery acrylic
Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder in Into The Whirled Pakokku Sock
Moved these projects into the vault:
Morticia MKAL by boo knits Jaipur Lace by Wandering Wool
Make your bones by Debbie Richey in glow in the dark bernat
Curse-breaker 9.0 by Michele DuNaier
Brighton Sock by Rhian Drinkwater in Out of Step Dyeworks Mutilated colorway.
Dead and gone (or FO's)
None, much to my lament and to no one's surprise.
Stuff and Junk
Ok, I'm getting verklempt over the Dr. Who now. Talk amongst yourselves.
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Monday, November 11, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 124: The holiday knitting is taking off!
Welcome to Episode 124!
Wrapped up-Lisa Souza 100% wool Earth Birth colorway. It's more of a fire color, I think. 256 wraps, a little thick and thin, but mostly fingering.
Works in Progress:
Oatmeal the Snowman by Rachel Borello Carroll in TLC Essentials.
Brighton Sock by Rhian Drinkwater in Out of Step Dyeworks Mutilated colorway.
Moved these projects into the vault:
Morticia MKAL by boo knits Jaipur Lace by Wandering Wool
Make your bones by Debbie Richey in glow in the dark bernat
Curse-breaker 9.0 by Michele DuNaier
Dead and gone (or FO's)
Jacques Cousteau by Lalla Pohjanpalo in mystery acrylic navy.
Twi-fall by Jennifer Stover in mystery red acrylic
Stuff and Junk
I'm finally caught up on American Horror Story. Despite my early misgivings, it is turning out to be super. Really enjoying it.
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Monday, November 4, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 123: Just call me sneezy
Welcome to Episode 123!
Works in Progress:
Brighton Sock by Rhian Drinkwater in Out of Step Dyeworks Mutilated colorway.
Jacques Cousteau by Lalla Pohjanpalo in mystery acrylic navy.
Moved these projects into the vault:
Morticia MKAL by boo knits Jaipur Lace by Wandering Wool
Make your bones by Debbie Richey in glow in the dark bernat
Curse-breaker 9.0 by Michele DuNaier is out of hibernation
Dead and gone (or FO's)
Nobody!
Stuff and Junk
I'm finally caught up on Sleepy Hollow. I highly recommend it.
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Thursday, October 31, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Monday, October 14, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 120: Squeaky voiced knitter
Welcome to Episode 120!
Works in Progress:
Brighton Sock by Rhian Drinkwater in Out of Step Dyeworks Mutilated colorway.
Morticia MKAL by boo knits Jaipur Lace by Wandering Wool
Make your bones by Debbie Richey in glow in the dark bernat
Curse-breaker 9.0 by Michele DuNaier is out of hibernation
Dead and gone (or FO's)
Textured Acorn Beanie by WeasieWorks test knit, dk weight mystery yarn that I swapped for, will be donated to Emily's hats for Hope.
Stuff and Junk
I'm finally caught up on Sleepy Hollow. I highly recommend it.
The Halloween stitch along is where you can knit, crochet, weave, or cross stitch something Halloween related. There are 2 threads in the group, which you need to be a member of, one for chatter and inspiration, and the other for FO's.
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Monday, October 7, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 119: Oozing Brains
Welcome to Episode 119!
Works in Progress:
Textured Acorn Beanie by WeasieWorks test knit, dk weight mystery yarn that I swapped for, will be donated to Emily's hats for Hope. Going to pick it up again as the Lovely Weasieworks has redone pattern to make it clearer and I want to give feedback.
Brighton Sock by Rhian Drinkwater in Out of Step Dyeworks Mutilated colorway.
Morticia MKAL by boo knits Jaipur Lace by Wandering Wool
Make your bones by Debbie Richey in glow in the dark bernat
Curse-breaker 9.0 by Michele DuNaier is out of hibernation
Dead and gone (or FO's)
Nothin!
Stuff and Junk
More Supernatural from Netflix queue, haven't been watching much because my knits have been needing my full attention.
The Halloween stitch along is where you can knit, crochet, weave, or cross stitch something Halloween related. There are 2 threads in the group, which you need to be a member of, one for chatter and inspiration, and the other for FO's.
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Monday, September 30, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 118: The three R's of knitting and crochet
Welcome to Episode 118!
New Victims:
Fiber Addiction, special colorway Louix, plans to make a greta cat by R. Danger
Mother Frogging Yarns, Boo Frog self striping
Knitters Nightmare, Sugar Skull in Batty sock
Works in Progress:
Textured Acorn Beanie by WeasieWorks test knit, dk weight mystery yarn that I swapped for, will be donated to Emily's hats for Hope. Going to pick it up again as the Lovely Weasieworks has redone pattern to make it clearer and I want to give feedback.
Brighton Sock by Rhian Drinkwater in Out of Step Dyeworks Mutilated colorway.
Curse-breaker 9.0 by Michele DuNaier is out of hibernation
Dead and gone (or FO's)
Nothin!
In the crystal ball, I see myself starting the Boo Knit's Morticia Mystery KAL Shawl.
Stuff and Junk
I really enjoyed the first episode of Sleepy Hollow and will continue to watch. Still watching the Supernatural Series and Dr. Who.
While working on the Acorn beanie, at least the easy bits, watched part of the Friday the 13th marathon on Syfy on Sunday.
The Halloween stitch along is where you can knit, crochet, weave, or cross stitch something Halloween related. There are 2 threads in the group, which you need to be a member of, one for chatter and inspiration, and the other for FO's.
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Monday, September 23, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 117, What yarn diet?
Welcome to Episode 117!
Works in Progress:
Textured Acorn Beanie by WeasieWorks test knit, dk weight mystery yarn that I swapped for, will be donated to Emily's hats for Hope. Going to pick it up again as the Lovely Weasieworks has redone pattern to make it clearer and I want to give feedback.
Brighton Sock will be cast on again this week.
Curse-breaker 9.0 by Michele DuNaier is out of hibernation
Finished!
2 more baby hats for Katie of Knittin' on the Fly's Clicking for babies.
Twist and Sprout Hat by Mary Ann Stephens
Gooseberry Hat by Suvi Simola
Greta the Captivating cat by Rebecca Danger
Stuff and Junk
I really enjoyed the first episode of Sleepy Hollow and will continue to watch. Still watching the Supernatural Series.
I watched Little Britain abroad and thought it funny, but not as funny as Little Britain (in Britain.
The Halloween stitch along is where you can knit, crochet, weave, or cross stitch something Halloween related. There are 2 threads in the group, which you need to be a member of, one for chatter and inspiration, and the other for FO's.
I have a donate button on the blog, too, if you’d like to tip me.
My contact info:
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Monday, September 16, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 116: Autumn is closing in!
Welcome to Episode 116!
Works in Progress:
Textured Acorn Beanie by WeasieWorks test knit, dk weight mystery yarn that I swapped for, will be donated to Emily's hats for Hope. Going to pick it up again as the Lovely Weasieworks has redone pattern to make it clearer and I want to give feedback.
Twist and Sprout Hat by Mary Ann Stephens
Curse-breaker 9.0 by Michele DuNaier is out of hibernation
Finished!
2 more baby hats for Katie of Knittin' on the Fly's Clicking for babies.
Bev's Crocheted Baby Hat by Beverly A. Qualheim
Baby Pip Hat by Reenie Hanlin
Skull shawl/Döskallesjal by kungen och majkis
Stuff and Junk
Perfume is a very tense period movie, starring Alan Rickman and Dustin Hoffman. It takes place in a fictional 18th Century Paris. I haven't read the book and now I want to! 4 skeins.
I've taken down the thread for the Skull shawl Crochet along. Since no one posted pictures or anything, and I finished mine, I closed it. But, if you're still working on yours, feel free to enter it into the Halloween Stitch Along.
The Halloween stitch along is where you can knit, crochet, weave, or cross stitch something Halloween related. There are 2 threads in the group, which you need to be a member of, one for chatter and inspiration, and the other for FO's.
I have a donate button on the blog, too, if you’d like to tip me.
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 115: Garden State Sheep and Wool
Welcome to Episode 115!
Works in Progress:
Textured Acorn Beanie by WeasieWorks test knit, dk weight mystery yarn that I swapped for, will be donated to Emily's hats for Hope. Going to pick it up again as the Lovely Weasieworks has redone pattern to make it clearer and I want to give feedback.
Skull shawl/Döskallesjal by kungen och majkis Still working on the edging for it.
Finished!
1 more baby hat for Katie of Knittin' on the Fly's Clicking for babies. Baby Leaves Baby Hat by Heidi Sunday in Cascade Pima Tencel.
Don't cage me in socks, lollipop yarn, size 2.75mm 24” sock rockets by addi, pattern by Heather Kinne
Stuff and Junk
Soylent Green is a very dystopian view of the future, and takes place not too far in the future, folks!
Ghost Shark. No words. Wow.
NJ Sheep and Wool show is this coming weekend, so excited, I'll be hanging out with my friends and buying a small amount of yarn. Maybe.
Don't forget the CAL We are doing with Chaotic and Crafty, you have until September 15th, mostly because I seem to be the only one doing it and want to give others a chance.
I have a donate button on the blog, too, if you’d like to tip me.
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Monday, September 2, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 114: The Brain Fart Episode
Welcome to Episode 114!
Works in Progress:
Textured Acorn Beanie by WeasieWorks test knit, dk weight mystery yarn that I swapped for, will be donated to Emily's hats for Hope. Going to pick it up again as the Lovely Weasieworks has redone pattern to make it clearer and I want to give feedback.
Skull shawl/Döskallesjal by kungen och majkis
Don't cage me in socks, lollipop yarn, size 2.75mm 24” sock rockets by addi, pattern by Heather Kinne
Finished!
4 baby hats for Katie of Knittin' on the Fly's Clicking for babies campaign.
Stuff and Junk
Soylent Green is a very dystopian view of the future, and takes place not too far in the future, folks!
Ghost Shark. No words. Wow.
NJ Sheep and Wool show is this coming weekend, so excited, I'll be hanging out with my friends and buying a small amount of yarn. Maybe.
Don't forget the CAL We are doing with Chaotic and Crafty, you have until September 15th, mostly because I seem to be the only one doing it and want to give others a chance.
I have a donate button on the blog, too, if you’d like to tip me.
My contact info:
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Jadee on Ravelry.com
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 113: Vodka
Welcome to Episode 112!
Works in Progress:
Textured Acorn Beanie by WeasieWorks test knit, dk weight mystery yarn that I swapped for, will be donated to Emily's hats for Hope. Going to pick it up again as the Lovely Weasieworks has redone pattern to make it clearer and I want to give feedback.
Skull shawl/Döskallesjal by kungen och majkis
Don't cage me in socks, lollipop yarn, size 2.75mm 24” sock rockets by addi, pattern by Heather Kinne
Finished!
Nothing this week!
Stuff and Junk
Don't forget the CAL We are doing with Chaotic and Crafty, you have until the end of August, mostly because I'm slogging happily through mine.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 112: So many WIPs!
Welcome to Episode 112!
Works in Progress:
Textured Acorn Beanie by WeasieWorks test knit, dk weight mystery yarn that I swapped for, will be donated to Emily's hats for Hope. Going to pick it up again as the Lovely Weasieworks has redone pattern to make it clearer and I want to give feedback.
Skull shawl/Döskallesjal by kungen och majkis
Diamonds Washcloth by Ivory Soap in Dishie, size G hook. This will be my second.
Finished!
Tea Rose dishcloth by Jill Swensen in Dishie (knitpicks)
Diamonds Washcloth by Ivory Soap in Dishie, size G hook.
Hibernating: Don't Cage Me In Socks by Heather Kinne
Stuff and Junk
Don't forget the CAL We are doing with Chaotic and Crafty, you have until the end of August, mostly because I'm slogging happily through mine.
Bloody Mary, a story (yes, another one) of a prom night gone terribly wrong.2.5 skeins
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 111: Hook Happy
Welcome to Episode 111!
Works in Progress:
Textured Acorn Beanie by WeasieWorks test knit, dk weight mystery yarn that I swapped for, will be donated to Emily's hats for Hope. Going to pick it up again as the Lovely Weasieworks has redone pattern to make it clearer and I want to give feedback.
Skull shawl/Döskallesjal by kungen och majkis
Tea Rose dishcloth by Jill Swensen in Dishie (knitpicks)
Finished!
Reflections Dishcloth in Peaches and Cream Black Cherry, pattern by Jane Lataille. It's published in the Splash of Color leisure arts booklet.
Hibernating: Don't Cage Me In Socks by Heather Kinne
Stuff and Junk
Don't forget the CAL We are doing with Chaotic and Crafty, you have until the end of August, mostly because I'm slogging happily through mine.
Sharknado, totally worth watching. 2.5 skeins
The Conjuring, not for the faint of heart, 5 skeins!
Congrats to Sabrab for winning
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Monday, July 29, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 110: Fan of the Twee
Welcome to Episode 110!
Works in Progress:
Textured Acorn Beanie by WeasieWorks test knit, dk weight mystery yarn that I swapped for, will be donated to Emily's hats for Hope. This is going into hibernation. Don't like knitting it as I'm getting so frustrated by the stitch pattern!
Skull shawl/Döskallesjal by kungen och majkis
Reflections Dishcloth in Peaches and Cream Black Cherry, pattern by Jane Lataille. It's published in the Splash of Color leisure arts booklet.
Finished!
Nothing this week!
Hibernating: Don't Cage Me In Socks by Heather Kinne
Stuff and Junk
Don't forget the CAL We are doing with Chaotic and Crafty, you have until the end of August, mostly because I'm slogging happily through mine.
Dr. Who, I've now watched Don't Blink and the episode after, where they introduce this mean dude who calls himself the master. I don't like him.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 109: Finally, some socks!
Welcome to Episode 109!
Works in Progress:
Textured Acorn Beanie by WeasieWorks test knit, dk weight mystery yarn that I swapped for, will be donated to Emily's hats for Hope.
Skull shawl/Döskallesjal by kungen och majkis
Finished! I Made My First Socks! by Kate Atherley
the lacy version, done with 2 size 3 Chiagoo circs 24” and Cascade Fixation “Ocean Waves” color.
Hibernating: Don't Cage Me In Socks by Heather Kinne
Stuff and Junk
Simply Knitting 109 Must make that beach bag and at least one cactus! Don't forget the CAL We are doing with Chaotic and Crafty, you have until the end of the month. Dr. Who, I've now watched up to Don't blink, but haven't garnered the mentality to watch what is supposed to be an awesome episode.
Thanks so much for the donation, Robin, much appreciated!
Thanks, Tinygeekcrafter, for a copy of your lovely Black Mamba knit jewelry design. I'm sure I have something special to make it with. Tinygeekcrafter is the host of the Knit Me Happy podcast, I recommend her, as she is a sweetheart.
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Monday, July 15, 2013
Monday, July 8, 2013
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 100! :CT Sheep & Wool
Welcome to Episode 100!
Works in Progress:
Crochet Spiral Motif String Bag by LisaJedi Gwinner
Don't Cage Me In Socks by Heather Kinne
And my WIP that I'll be finishing in our May WIP those WIPs knit and crochet along is going to be the #27 Cable Rib Panel Tank by Jean Suzuki that has been on the needles for far too long! Eek.
Stuff and Junk
Movies for knitting!
The Bates Motel is shaping up to be a good show.
Black Christmas, was about 2 skeins, not as suspenseful as the first, which was done in 1976.
The CT Sheep and wool was awesome, and I got to meet some of my friends there! Bridget was great about taking us all over CT. Pictures of the yarn stores we visited are at the very end of the podcast.
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And now, because my cousin is nice to us, Bill gave me a way to download the file that has us podcasting together! Here it is, Episode 100B, The one with Bridget.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Twisted Strands Episode 96: Down the Rabbit Hole and Up
Robin's Egg Blue Hat by Rachel Iufer
Glauberg - Mystery Sock by Monika Eckert
Pro Bono by Angelina Fagan
Eugenia's Mittens by Mollie Woodworth
Winter's Coming by C-Lo
Movies: Warm Bodies
the Raven
La Sirene et le Courbeau hosted a Tea & Trunk Show and Fiber at Trilliam yarns in Morristown, NJ.