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