Monday 31 December 2012

Episode 29 Season's Greetings (aka Bad Podcaster!)




Show Notes

KALs
Current KAL extended to end January 31 2013 - Clapotis by Kate Gilbert

Off to a good start - ends 31 January

Yarnivore Snuggles KAL

Works in Progress
Magrathea by Martina Behm using 3.25mm/US 3 needles and The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Sapphire

Slant by Hunter Hammersen using Posh Yarn Esme in What's the Scoop? on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles

 Brighton Watch Cap - my own design, using Rowan Renew in Digger on 6mm/US 10 needles

Finished Objects
 Electric Bees Socks - my pattern, toe-up vanilla socks using 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles and Fibernymph Dye Works Squoosh Sock in Bumblebee and The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Electric Blue

Cinema socks - my pattern, cuff-down vanilla socks using 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles and Regia Design Line Kaffe Fassett in Exotic Easter

Brighton Watch Cap, my own design, using Wendy Serenity Super Chunky and 10mm/ US 15 needles

Shiny New Things
 Regia Hand Dye- Effect and Blitz Color
SMC Select Highland Alpaca Fino
SMC SelectMerino Fino

Fitness
Couch to 5K from the NHS

Digging
Fishbourne Roman Palace

The Random Bit
The Settlers Online



Tuesday 11 December 2012

Episode 28 Visible from space


 
Show Notes
KALs and memorial activities in honour of Karrie Steinmetz/KnitPurlGurl at Friends of KnitPurlGurl Ravelry Group

Works in Progress 
Magrathea by Martina Behm using 3.25mm/US 3 needles and The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Sapphire

Electric Bees Socks - my pattern, toe-up vanilla socks using 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles and Fibernymph Dye Works Squoosh Sock in Bumblebee and The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Electric Blue

Cinema socks - my pattern, cuff-down vanilla socks using 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles and Regia Design Line Kaffe Fassett in Exotic Easter

Sock Yarn Blankie by Shelly Kang using leftovers and mini skeins from The Knitting Goddess

Katniss Socks by Rose Hiver using The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Forks

Finished Objects
Current KAL extended to end January 31 2013 - Clapotis by Kate Gilbert using Noro Kureyon in colour 276 and 5.5mm/ US 9 needles

Snowflakes - Red one and blue one from lionbrand.com (you need to sign up to access the pattern but it is free to do so) and cream one from Little Christmas Ornaments to Knit and Crochet by Sue Stratford and Val Pierce

Spinning
Finished Play at Life Fiber Arts Merino/Tencel in Witches Love Candy

Shiny New Things
Christmas Gnome Bag from Tangerine Designs
Jump 1045 and merino/alpaca/seacell/Shetland fibre from Hilltopcloud
Timberland Falkland fibre and Glitter Yarn in Preppy from Sock Bunny Studios

Archaeology
Cornish Mining
Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Sites

The Random Bit
knitrundig etsy shop

Thursday 22 November 2012

Episode 27 Crazy, who me? Surely not!




Show notes

Works in progress
Current KAL - Clapotis by Kate Gilbert using Noro Kureyon in colour 276 and 5.5mm/ US 9 needles

Electric Bees Socks - my pattern, toe-up vanilla socks using 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles and Fibernymph Dye Works Squoosh Sock in Bumblebee and The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Electric Blue

Cinema socks - my pattern, cuff-down vanilla socks using 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles and Regia Design Line Kaffe Fassett in Exotic Easter

Finished Objects
Henslowe by Beth Kling using 3.5mm/ US 5 needles and The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Sweet Pea

Daphne Socks by Cookie A using A Verb for Keeping Warm Metamorphosis in Sugar Jets on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles

Spinning
Play at Life Fiber Arts Merino/Tencel in Witches Love Candy


Shiny New Things
Regia Snowflake Color in 07708 Snowstorm

Archaeology
The Great Bed of Ware 

Crochet
Jewelry with a Hook by Terry Taylor, published by Lark Books in 2009

Tuesday 30 October 2012

Episode 26 Spinning the blues away



Show notes

Works in Progress
Henslowe by Beth Kling using 3.5mm/ US 5 needles and The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Sweet Pea

Electric Bees Socks - my pattern, toe-up vanilla socks using 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles and Fibernymph Dye Works Squoosh Sock in Bumblebee and The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Electric Blue

Daphne Socks by Cookie A using A Verb for Keeping Warm Metamorphosis in Sugar Jets on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles

Finished Objects
Thelonious Socks by Cookie A using Wollmeise Twin in Pfefferminze 

Spinning
Unwind Yarn Company batt Kaliedoscope 1W and The Knitting Goddess Merino in Slate
Play at Life Fiber Arts Merino/Tencel in Witches Love Candy

Shiny New Things
Fyberspates Sparkle Fibre (Merino, Silk, Stellina)
The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Turquoise Colour Pop
Mirasol Tuhu in shade 2003  - both from The Wool Bar in Worthing

Wednesday 10 October 2012

Episode 24 Podiversary


Show Notes

Works in Progress
Henslowe by Beth Kling using 3.5mm/ US 5 needles and The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Sweet Pea

Electric Bees Socks - my pattern, toe-up vanilla socks using 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles and Fibernymph Dye Works Squoosh Sock in Bumblebee

Finished Objects
Hexagons by Kristen Hall using Opal, Regia and Fibernymph Dye Works leftovers on 2.75mm Kollage dpns

Menacing Stripes Socks - my pattern, toe-up vanilla socks using the heel from the Crystal Socklet pattern by Lynn DT Herschberger using 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles and The Knitting Goddess Self-Striping Merino Nylon Sock in Menace

Spinning
Finished yarn - Colinette roving in Cherries
On the wheel - Unwind Yarn Company batt in Kaliedoscope 1W

Shiny New Things
Zwerger Garn Opal Vincent van Gogh in Starry Night - I got mine from modernknitting.co.uk
Turtlepurl Yarns Striped Turtle Toes in At the lake
Posh Yarn Elinor Aran in No Excuses
HilltopCloud washed Manx Loaghtan fleece and Grey Jacob top

Knit Along/Crochet Along
Halloween theme - link to group page
Pinktober - The Knitting Den and Knit Nerd podcasts - links in sidebar on the right
Sassy Pants Knitter - spk Ravelry group has details, podcast link in sidebar on the right
Sockbunny Knit and Fit - podcst link in sidebar on the right

Year-long Knit from Stash - my group page

Friday 13 July 2012

Episode 22 Fun, laughter and friendship




Show Notes

Works in Progress
Chevron Lace Fingerless Mitts by Lynne A Evans using The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Bramble
Whirlpool Socks by Laura Nelkin using Blue Ridge Yarns Jubilee in Evening Jewel, beads from The Knitting Goddess
Menace Socks using The Knitting Goddess Self-Striping Merino Nylon Sock in Menace

Finished Objects
Through The Loops Mystery Shawl by Kirsten Kapur using Malabrigo Yarn Lace in Butter
Hitchhiker by Martina Behm using Laughing Yaffle Fledgling Sock in Viola
Crystal Heel Socks using Lollipop Yarns in Oh My Huckleberry

Spinning
Juno Fibre Arts Shetland/Tussah Silk 

Shiny New Things
Tempted Superwash Merino Roving in Roxanne and Farenheit
Gale's Art MCN in SSK
Malabrigo Finito in Lavanda
Ella Rae Lace Merino in colour #10

Digging
Strawberry Hill House


Friday 15 June 2012

Episode 21 Thank You So Much


Show notes
Works in Progress
Hitchhiker by Martina Behm using Laughing Yaffle Fledgling Sock in Viola
Stalagmite Socks by Cookie A using Cherry Tree Hill Supersock Select in Teal Green
Through The Loops Mystery KAL by Kirsten Kapur using Malabrigo Lace in Butter

Finished Objects
Stained Glass Window Socks by Karen Wessel using Easyknits.co.uk Sushi Sock Roll in Dusk and Regia Extra Twist Merino in Black
All Washed Up by Jill Arnusch  using Scheoller + Stahl Record 210 Color 206
Lizard Ridge Dishcloth by Laura Aylor using Lily Sugar 'n Cream in Batik

Shiny New Things
Lily Sugar 'n Cream in Batik, Sunkissed and Love
Rico Creative Cotton in Fuschia and Light Green

Digging
Butser Ancient Farm 


Thursday 7 June 2012

Episode 20 Dishcloth Bonanza




Show notes
WIPS
Hitchhiker by Martina Behm using Laughing Yaffle Fledgling Sock in Viola
Stalagmite Socks by Cookie A using Cherry Tree Hill Supersock Select in Teal Green
Through The Loops Mystery KAL by Kirsten Kapur using Malabrigo Lace in Butter

Finished Objects
Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth using Anchor Creative Magicline in Stone
Illusion Bunny Dishcloth by Laura's Knits using Rowan Handknit Cotton in Yacht and Bleached
Sunburst Dishcloth by Sara H. Baldwin using Anchor Creative Magicline
Patty Mug Cozy by Jenny Raymond

Spinning
Gnome Acres Polwarth/Silk Fibre in Froggy Monkey
The Knitting Goddess Merino Bamboo in Chocolate

Shiny New Things
Scheoller + Stahl Record 210 Color in 214 and 206
The Knitting Goddess Same Difference in Greebo
Cloudlover Yarn and Fiber in Lugano

Digging
Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement 


Thursday 31 May 2012

Episode 19 Sleepy




Show Notes

Works in Progress
Hitchhiker by Martina Behm using Laughing Yaffle Fledgling Sock in Viola
Stalagmite Socks by Cookie A using Cherry Tree Hill Supersock Select in Teal Green

Finished Objects
Lala's Simple Shawl by Laura Linneman using my handspun Krafty Koala BFL

Spinning
Gnome Acres Polwarth/Silk Fibre in Froggy Monkey

Shiny New Things
The Knitting Goddess Same Difference in Pink and Pretty
Hilltopcloud Disco Diva batts and Teal fibre

Digging
Stanton Drew Stone Circles 



Wednesday 23 May 2012

Episode 18 Super Shiny



Shownotes
Works in Progress
Lala's Simple Shawl by Laura Linneman using my handspun Krafty Koala BFL
Stained Glass Window Socks by Karen Wessel using easyknits.co.uk Sushi Sock Roll in Dusk and Regia 4-ply in black
Retro Looks Cushion by Ilaria Chiaratti using various acrylic yarns
Hitchhiker by Martina Behm using Laughing Yaffle Fledgling Sock in Viola

Finished Objects
Damson by Ysolda Teague using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in Plum Glace
Double Knit Potholder by Trisha Mitberg using Twilleys Sincere DK

Spinning
Play at Life Fiber Arts Superwash Merino in Loud and Proud
Gnome Acres Polwarth/Silk Fibre in Froggy Monkey

Shiny New Things
Cloudlover Colonial Wool (same as Corriedale) in Leprechaun 
Wharfedale Woolworks BFL, Camel and Tussah Silk in Hazy
Hilltopcloud North Ronaldsay in natural and brown, Manx Loaghtan in natural
The Knitting Goddess Semi-solid merino nylon sock in Wheat, Forest and Charcoal and Same Difference in Pink and Pretty
madelinetosh merino DK in Black Velvet and Venetian
Rowan Handknit Cotton in Bleached and Yacht

Fitness
Did Day 1 of  Week 1 of Couch to 5k
No cycling

Archaeology
Surveying

The Random Bit 
Books Mentioned
Anne and Todd McCaffrey Dragon's Time
Margaret Attwood Oryx and Crake, After the Flood and others
John Christopher The Tripods
Gore Vidal Kalki
 


Tuesday 8 May 2012

Episode 17 Hook On!



Shownotes

WIPS
Damson by Ysolda Teague using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in Plum Glace
Retro Looks Cushion by Ilaria Chiaratti using various acrylic yarns
Citron by Hilary Smith Callis using Malabrigo Lace in Purple Mystery

FOs
Toerag the Tube Mouse by Lauren O'Farrell
Drip Candles by Kirsten Hall

Spinning
Play at Life Fiber Arts Superwash Merino in Loud and Proud

Shiny New things
Gnome Acres Polwarth/Silk Fibre in Froggy Monkey
Sourcerer's Eyes Merino Nylon Sock from The Knitting Goddess
Stitchmarkers from studentknits
Notions pouch from Cairngorm Bags
Rowan Handknit Cotton

Fitness
Thames Bridges Bike Ride - widget is on top left of blog

The Random Bit
Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol J. Sulcoski
The Knitter's Guide to Hand-Dyed and Variegated Yarn by Lorna Miser

Tuesday 24 April 2012

Episode 16 The one with the floppy hat



Shownotes
WIPs
Hermione's Everyday Sock by Erica Lueder in The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Forks

Sock it to me (for Girls) by Vicki K Byram in The Knitting GoddessMerino Nylon Sock in Forget Me Not

FOs
Chadwick by Stephen West in Barking Dog Yarns Sirius in Raspberry Syrup and Anthracite

Tea Leaves Cardigan by Melissa LaBarre in Cascade 220 Heathers in Purple Heather

Spinning
Play at Life Fiber Arts SW Merino in Loud and Proud

Shiny New Things
Play at Life Fiber Arts Merino in Ascension to Skyland Mountain
Lucid Sunshine Stitch Markers
Into the Whirled SW Falkland in Serenity
Loop sparkle bat in Love Story

Malabrigo Sock in Royal Blue
Great Lakes Hand Dyed in Rainlover





Tuesday 3 April 2012

Episode 15 Six Months!

Shownotes
Works in Progress
Tea Leaves Cardigan by Melissa LaBarre using Cascade 220 Heathers in the Purple Heathers/7811 colourway, on 5.0mm/US 8 needles

Chadwick by Stephen West from Westknits Book One using Barking Dog Yarns Sirius in Raspberry Syrup and Anthracite on 3.75mm/US 5 needles

Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder in The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Forks on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles

Finished Objects
Basic Modular Dishcloth by Vyvyan Neel/Fishbone Designs using scraps of Anchor Magicline Style and Rowan Handknit Cotton on 4.5mm/US 7 needles.

Spinning
Play at Life Fiber Arts SW Merino Top in Loud and Proud

Digging
Peacehaven Barrow

The Random Bit
The Pirates! In an adventure with scientists!

Thursday 29 March 2012

Episode 14 - WIPs on Parade



Shownotes

Works in Progress - these can be found in the right sidebar as progress bars. Click on the title and it will take you through the details. In summary they are

Drip Candles Socks
Hermione's Everyday Socks
Gordes
Hexagons
Whirlpool Socks
Stained Glass Window Socks
Mathematical Stripes Socks
Octarine

Chevron Lace Fingerless Mits
Mittens for Me

Citron
Tiffany Triangle Shawl
Chadwick

Sock Yarn Blanket

Tea Leaves Cardigan
Sock it to me (for girls)

Double Knit Potholder
Basic Modular Dishcloth

Finished Objects
Greta the Captivating Cat by Rebecca Danger using handspun Cloudlover Falkland in the Gingerbread Colourway

Spinning
Play at Life Fiber Arts SW Merino Top in Loud and Proud
The Complete Guide to Spinning Yarn by Brenda Gibson

Archaeology
Context Sheets

Random
Brownsea Island/Red Squirrels


Wednesday 21 March 2012

Episode 13 All Over the Place



Works in Progress
Drip Candles by Kirsten Hall from Think Outside the Sox using leftover Barking Dog Yarns on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles
Mathematical Stripes Socks (my design) using Austerman Step and Lang Jawoll yarns on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles

Finished Objects
Shaelyn by Leila Raabe using The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Flower Power on 4mm/US 6 needles

Spinning
Krafty Koala Humbug BFL - no colourway

Shiny New Things
Twisted Fiber Art evolution dyed Totally Superfine Bluefaced Leicester
Play at Life Fiber Arts Superwash Merino Top in Loud and Proud
Patons Wool Blend Aran
Nimu Yarns Skiddaw in Robin
Lang Jawoll Degrade Magic
Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Lace in Frische Fische
Colinette Roving in Cherry

Digging
Danebury Hillfort

Wednesday 14 March 2012

Episode 12 PJ Podcaster


Episode 12 Shownotes

Works in Progress
Shaelyn by Leila Raabe using The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock in Flower Power on 4mm/US 6 needles
 Drip Candles by Kirsten Hall from Think Outside the Sox using leftover Barking Dog Yarns on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles
Sock Yarn Blanket by Shelly Kang using leftovers and mini skeins on 2.75mm/US 2.5 needles

Finished Objects
Cadence Socks by Very Busy Monkey using Babylonglegs Boo Sock in Petrolhead on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles

Spinning
Krafty Koala Humbug BFL - no colourway

Shiny New Things
Easyknits.co.uk Merino/Silk/Stellina fibre in Potions Class
Laalbear Polwarth and Exmoor fibre
Coudlover Merino/Silk/Bamboo in Chocolate and Roses

Digging
London Wall

Random
Arrietty from Studio Ghibili

Tuesday 6 March 2012

Episode 11 All about socks


Shownotes

Winners of the Sockalong and Snuggles KALs are announced!

Works in Progress
 Cadence Socks by Very Busy Monkey using Babylonglegs Boo Sock in Petrolhead on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles
 Mathematical Stripes Socks - my design using Austermann Step and Lang Jawoll on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles
 Drip Candles by Kirsten Hall from Think Outside the Sox using leftover Barking Dog Yarns on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles

No finished objects!

Spinning
Cloudlover Falkland Fibre in Gingerbread
Krafty Koala Humbug BFL - no colourway

Fractal spinning article from Knitty

Shiny New Things
Juno Fibre Arts Oatmeal BFL in Sunshimmer
Easyknits.co.uk Rainbow Clouds BFL Fluff

Digging
Newgrange

Random
A Passion for Patchwork by Lise Bergere


Tuesday 28 February 2012

Episode 10 - Spinning Crazy

Show Notes

Reminder: Sockalong KAL finishes Wednesday 29 February, post your finished socks here

New KAL starts March 1 knit any project using leftover or archaeological mystery yarn

Works in Progress

Cadence Socks by Stephanie Etting using Babylonglegs Boo Sock in Petrolhead on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles

Mittens for Me Mystery KAL by Laura Linneman using The Knitting Goddess Jubilee Line and Victoria Line Merino Nylon 4-ply semi solids

Finished Objects

Twistygoo by Lisa M. Beamer using my handspun polwarth from Cloudlover Yarn and Fiber in Haunted Vineyard using 5mm/US 8 needles

Drop Stitch Scarf by Christine Vogel using Grundl Preis hit yarn on 4.5mm/US 7 needles

Spinning

Juno Fibre Arts SW BFL in Flash

Cloudlover Falkland Top in Gingerbread, December 2011 fibre club colourway

Start Spinning: Everything you need to know to make great yarn by Maggie Casey Interweave Press

Archaeology

Headstone Manor 

The Random Bit

Peter Ackroyd - London: The Biography, Thames: Sacred River, London Under

Fiction by Peter Ackroyd - Chatterton, Dan Leno & The Limehouse Golem 

Friday 24 February 2012

Episode 9 - Bad Hair Day

Hello and welcome to my new blog home! 




Show Notes

WIPS

Drop Stitch Scarf by Christine Vogel using Grundl Preis Hit on 4.5mm/US 7 needles

Mittens for Me! Mystery KAL by Laura Linneman using The Knitting Goddess Merino Nylon Sock Semi Solids in Victoria Line and Jubilee Line on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles

FOs

Herman the Enigmatic Bear by Rebecca Danger using Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce in TARDIS on 2.25mm/US 1 needles

Holden Shawlette by Mindy Wilkes using Easyknits.co.uk Deeply Wicked in Royal Ark 1 using 4mm/US 6 needles

Spinning

Cloudlover Haunted Vineyard Polwarth

Archaeology