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:
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Jadee on Ravelry.com
Jadee666 on Plurk

Twisted Strands Episode 26: Things are heating up

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Knitting mag talk, some dishcloths and beer swilling, yay!

Welcome to Episode 25
Spinning!
Spinning up the hanks in the hood and it will become thick and thin (on purpose!)

Events!

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/


Navajo Sheep is Life in http://www.navajolifeway.org/sheepislife/index.html
From June 20 to 25, taking place in the Diné College Rodeo Grounds, Tsailé, Arizona
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

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

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/
Fresh off the needles!
Little Starbursts Dishcloth by Sarah Cook in Blue Ombre Peaches and Cream, Size H (5mm hook)

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

Stuff and Junk
What’s with all the nautical shit in KnitSimple?
Thank you shout outs go to : Citronlady and VickiMaria!
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 25: A Long awaited FO and KIP Day!

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I must admit it's mostly about the watermelon socks. Yup. ; and KIP Day stuff.

Welcome to Episode 25
Spinning!
I finished the polworth I bought from Bohoknitterchic, it still needs to be washed n whacked, but I couldn’t wait to show you.

Events!

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/

Knitter’s Connection – 6/15-6/18 Columbus Convention Center, located just five blocks from the State Capitol, six miles from Port Columbus International Airport and five minutes from Ohio State University. http://www.knittersconnection.com/

Navajo Sheep is Life in http://www.navajolifeway.org/sheepislife/index.html
From June 20 to 25, taking place in the Diné College Rodeo Grounds, Tsailé, Arizona
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

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/
Fresh off the needles!
Watermelon socks are done, yay! 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.


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

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

Twisted Strands Episode 23, A Blathering Blog

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I talk about my busy weekend, show off my test knit sock and talk about how it is indeed possible to be enabled by a non-knitter in a yarn store.

Welcome to Episode 23

Events!

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)

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
Halfway done with the watermelon socks!
Are we there yet?
Bernat Organic Cotton Summer Top, free pattern on their site. I’m going to use some gorgeous Ty-Dye by Knit One-Crochet Too.
Stuff and Junk
Simply Knitting 81!
I now 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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Twisted Strands Ep. 22, No Apocalypse Yet!

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I'm amazed I have 2 socks on the needles, and 1 in hibernation, fangirl over toy knitters in Simply Knitting, and finally show you the Japanese Garden Shawl WIP.

Welcome to Episode 22

Events!


5/28-5/29Massachusetts Sheep & Wool
Cummington Fairgrounds
97 Fairgrounds Road, Cummington, Massachusetts 01026
http://www.masheepwool.org/

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.

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

On the kneedles
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)
Bellona Cowl by Didi B., using Gothlings by Rainy Days Wooly Dogs http://www.gothsocksyarn.com/

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.

Been there, done that-finished objects
Halfway done with the watermelon socks!
Stuff and Junk
Almost new Simply Knitting #80
I hope the next one arrives on my doorstop soon!

I now 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 Ep. 21 Disorganization, I haz it!

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Lots of spinning stuff going here, some talk of wips and a toy FO.

Welcome to Episode 21
I’ve been doing some spinning! Just finished is some lovely brown wool. I’m also working on the second bobbin of Polworth dyed by Bohoknitterchic.
Next on the bobbins is some fiber gifted to me by Paletpc. It is a batt of merino wool by Hanks in the hood, and you can find them at www.hanksinthehood.com. This color is lovely green and charcoal, called Grasshopper.
Events!

5/21- 5th Annual Rhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival Bristol, RI
Join fiber and textile enthusiasts from across the Northeast at Rhode Island's only Wool and Fiber Festival. See craftspeople demonstrate traditional and contemporary fiber arts; purchase your own textile supplies, equipment, and gifts to take home; watch the hand shearing of sheep, and help with 18th century textile and farm work.
9:00am-4:00pm. $8.00 for Adults; $5.00 for Seniors and Children (6-12); Children under 5 Free. Museum Members-$5.00 for Adults; $3.00 for Seniors and Children (6-12); Children 5 and under Free.

5/28-5/29Massachusetts Sheep & Wool
Cummington Fairgrounds
97 Fairgrounds Road, Cummington, Massachusetts 01026
http://www.masheepwool.org/

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.

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

On the kneedles
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) and size 8 (5mm) needles. I guessed at how much yarn I’d need to use for a long tail cast on. Using Wollmeise Raku-Regenbogen.
Little Starbursts Dishcloth by Sarah Cook in Blue Ombre Peaches and Cream, Size H (5mm hook)
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.

Been there, done that-finished objects
Floppy flounder, done using various samples from a bag of goodies from Paletpc! Free pattern available on Knitty.com.

Stuff and Junk

I now 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