Twisted Strands Episode 27, New Hair, Same Ole' Me

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1 new project, I lament over the ones hibernating for a moment, 1 finished object ;)

Welcome to Episode 27

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.

And the summer Tank top in Ty-dye Cotton from Knit one, Crochet Too in the hibiscus colors.
Bead Soup Bracelet by Ellen Sandin, kit from Earth Fair.

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/
Fresh off the needles!
Bee stitch dishcloth by Rhonda White

Are We there Yet?
Sylvan Star Dishcloth by Lion Brand.

Stuff and Junk
Drooling over the Phat Fiber goodies. To get your own, go to http://www.phatfiber.com/ and sign up for the mailing list!
Fibers shown:
The Moony Bin (C3PO) http://www.etsy.com/shop/moonsister the camel and wool sample.
EverImprovingMe,(bright green) http://www.artfire.com/users/EverImprovingMe
Girlface Creations (the pretty blue yarn – “Sea Quest”) www.girlfacecreations.artfire.com
Play at Life Fiber Arts (don’t cross the streams), www.playatlifefiberarts.etsy.com


Thank you shout outs go to : RozinPDX ,thanks for the lovely kit!
The new Knitty is up! Check it out at http://www.knitty.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

Twisted Strands Episode 24: Summer Knitting Time!

Welcome to Episode 24
Summer Yarns!
Cotton Chenille by Crystal Palace Yarns, 100 % cotton
Liana by Katia, 46 %cotton, 32% linen, 22 % viscose
Sugar N Cream by Lily, 100% cotton
Rockland Cotton by Classic Elite, 100% cotton, discontinued.


Events!
http://www.estesnet.com/events/woolmarket.htm
Estes Fiber Fest is in Estes, CO from 6/9-6/11
http://www.bigskyfiber.com/
Big Sky Fiber Arts Festival is in Hamilton, MT from 6/10-6/12

Central NY Fiber Artists and Producers are having their annual fair
June 11th and 12th, 2011, at Butternut Hill Campground on Route 20 in Bouckville.
Don’t forget, now that June is upon us, World Wide Knit in Public day is almost here!
The days are from June 11th to June 19th, so grab your friends, get out there (with chairs, sun protection, and liquid refreshment and scare the un-initiated by making things with pretty, pretty thread ;) http://www.wwkipday.com/

Cape May Quilt & Fiber Show, Historic Cold Spring Village June 25-26, 2011
Historic Cold Spring Village’s 26th annual Quilt Show has expanded into a full-scale event celebrating all forms of fiber arts. In addition to voting for your favorite quilt, guests can take in workshops and demonstrations on knitting, crocheting, wool dyeing,
sheep shearing and more. http://www.hcsv.org/events/

Knit along in the group, Japanese Garden Shawl, designed by Wendy Johnson.

On the kneedles
Mablesocks, a pattern by Sadie Ruin (from Yarnivore) with Pagewood Farms Alyeska yarn. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mablesocks
Watermelon socks as a treat for myself. Abi Grasso dyed the yarn and wrote the pattern I’m using for it. http://www.etsy.com/shop/knitpurlgurl# is the URL for her shop. Her self-patterning yarn is full of awesome!
Japanese Garden Shawl by Wendy Johnson, using size 5 (3.75 mm) needles. Using Wollmeise Raku-Regenbogen.
Little Starbursts Dishcloth by Sarah Cook in Blue Ombre Peaches and Cream, Size H (5mm hook)
And the summer Tank top has been cast on in Ty-dye Cotton from Knit one, Crochet Too in the hibiscus colors.

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/
Been there, done that-finished objects
Showing off a true summer knit, the water bottle holder I made last summer with some grab bag cotton yarn. Pattern is Water Web, by Amie Gavin Glasgow and it is easy, quick and fun!


Stuff and Junk
I want to say a huge thank you to Citronlady on Ravelry for her generous gift, thank you!

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