Episode 12: Definitely a Monday

recorded Monday, 28 January 2013

Come join the ravelry group!

Selfish Craft-a-long

• Can use any ravelry sanctioned craft to make something for yourself. You can start something new, or pick up a WIP!
• Tag projects with “BPHSELF”
• Deadline: February 18, 2013
• Prize Options: Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in Harlequin, Yarn Bee Walk Away in Tango, Nooch Fiber Midtown Sock in Stomping Grapes,  Science Monkey Mercantile Faraday base in Texecuted, KnitPicks Essentials Kettle dyed in Oak
• My project: Pattern: Kai-Mei by Cookie A. Yarn: Plymouth Yarns Happy Feet in “1”. Needles: US 2, 2.75mm

Finished Objects:

see above

Works In Progress:

• Mandi’s Socks Pattern: 117-12 Long socks in ”Fabel” with cables, lace pattern and silk ribbon by DROPS Yarn: Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in “Charcoal” Needle: US 1, 2.25 mm
• Snuggle #2 Pattern: Original. Yarn: worsted acrylic in black and white. Hook: US k, 6.5 mm. Made as part of the Yarnivore C/KAL
• Lapghan Pattern: Mitre squares. Yarn: Lion Brand Homespun in Tudors and cream.
• Domino Spinning. Fiber: Nistock Farms from the sheep Domino. Given to me by Carrie.

Ideas

I want to figure out how to fit some of the following into Nerd Wars T7R1

• 2 color spinning
• 4 can cozies for Kurt
• Mandi’s sweater
• 1 pr socks for me
• Snuggle #3
• Mandi’s socks, Snuggle #2, and/or the softie I am designing

Unrelated, I am going to start an afghan for Mer as part of the 2013 Block-a-Month Crochet group on Ravelry. It will be black, white and purple.

New

• Nooch Fiber Morningside Sock yarn in “Murky, too”
  
• Nooch Fiber Central Park Fingering in “Storm”
• Nooch Fiber Peruvian Wool roving in “Nearly Headless Nick
• Stylecraft Vision yarn in “1498 Greensleeves””

What I am Reading

• The Sword of Avalon by Marion Zimmer-Bradley
• Malice by Chris Wooding
• Make the Bread, Buy the Butter by Jennifer Reese

Three Podcasts to check out

• 90% Knitting with Lisa. She is the dyer behind Fibernymph Dyeworks.
• Dramatic Knits with Steve and Callie
• Heartland Knits with Vicki

A Heel for Toe Up socks

Part One: Gusset and Heel Turn

Heel pattern from Diagonal Lace Sock by Wendy Johnson

What I am trying to say in that rambly part of the video is that the heel turn is 8 rows total.

Calculations: 

original stitch count = A

Total heel stitches after gusset increases = A*5/3 = B

Turn Heel:

B*2/3 = the number of stitches you k for row 1

B*2/5 = the number of stitches you p for row 2

Part Two: Heel Flap

Calculations:

New heel stitch total*3/4 = the number of stitches you k for row 1

Original stitch count – 2 = the number of stitches to k and p in subsequent rows

Episode 11: Just Keep Swimming

recorded Monday, 21 January 2013

Selfish Craft-a-long

• Can use any ravelry sanctioned craft to make something for yourself. You can start something new, or pick up a WIP!
• Tag projects with “BPHSELF”
• Deadline: February 18, 2013
• Prize Options: Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in Harlequin, Yarn Bee Walk Away in Tango, Nooch Fiber Midtown Sock in Stomping Grapes,  Science Monkey Mercantile Faraday base in Texecuted
• My project: Pattern: Kai-Mei by Cookie A. Yarn: Plymouth Yarns Happy Feet in “1”. Needles: US 2, 2.75mm

Finished Objects

• Valentine Shawl Pattern: Ozark Morning Shawl by Mary Aycock. Yarn: Alpaca dyed by Lorain. Hook:  US H, 5.0 mm
• Spinning baby doll south down, commercial yarn, thread, beads
• Snuggle #1 Pattern: Original. Yarn: Caron One Pound in remnants. Hook: US H, 5.omm. Made as part of the Yarnivore C/KAL

Works In Progress:

• Mandi’s Socks Pattern: 117-12 Long socks in ”Fabel” with cables, lace pattern and silk ribbon by DROPS Yarn: Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in “Charcoal” Needle: US 1, 2.25 mm
• Snuggle #2 Pattern: Original. Yarn: worsted acrylic in black and white. Hook: US k, 6.5 mm. Made as part of the Yarnivore C/KAL
• Lapghan Pattern: Mitre squares. Yarn: Lion Brand Homespun in Tudors and cream.
• Domino Spinning. Fiber: Nistock Farms from the sheep Domino. Given to me by Carrie.

Ideas

• 1 pr socks for Bryan
• 4 can cozies for Kurt
• 3 pr socks for Karie
• 1 pr socks for Dennis
• 1 monster for Gina

What I am Reading

• The Sword of Avalon by Marion Zimmer-Bradley
• Malice by Chris Wooding
• Make the Bread, Buy the Butter by Jennifer Reese

Three Pictures from the Aquarium

• Mara and Gabriel excited about the fish
• Gabriel being measured, Mara giving kisses
• Children in front of the “Giant Fish” tank

Episode 10: Home, Sweet Home

recorded Tuesday, 15 January 2013

Selfish Craft-a-long

• Can use any ravelry sanctioned craft to make something for yourself. You can start something new, or pick up a WIP!
• Tag projects with “BPHSELF”
• Deadline: February 18, 2013
• Prize: TBA
• My project: Pattern: Kai-Mei by Cookie A. Yarn: Plymouth Yarns Happy Feet in “1”. Needles: US 2, 2.75mm

Finished Objects

• Melissa’s Socks Pattern: Original design. Yarn: Science Monkey Mercantile in Faraday base, colorway NSOvember; Knit Picks Stroll Solids, Heathers & Twists in colorway Black. Needles: US 1, 2.25 mm and US 2, 2.75 mm
• Kenny’s socks Pattern: Slide by Cookie A. Yarn:  Patons Kroy Socks Ragg Shades in colorway Grey Brown Marl.  Needle: US 2, 2.75 mm
• Commisioned  Green Cthulhu. Pattern: Original. Yarn: Caron One Pound Forest Floor. Hook: US D, 3.25mm. If you are interested in a Cthulhu of your own, you can find my etsy shop here.

Works In Progress:

• Mandi’s Socks Pattern: 117-12 Long socks in ”Fabel” with cables, lace pattern and silk ribbon by DROPS Yarn: Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in “Charcoal” Needle: US 1, 2.25 mm
• Valentine Shawl Pattern: Ozark Morning Shawl by Mary Aycock. Yarn: Alpaca dyed by Lorain. Hook:  US H, 5.0 mm
• Spinning baby doll south down, commercial yarn. thread, beads
• Snuggle #1 Pattern: Original. Yarn: Caron One Pound in remnants. Hook: US H, 5.omm

New Things

• Yarn from Mom
• Caron Simply Soft in Black anf Heather Grey for Mandi’s sweater
• Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in Harlequin

What I am Reading

• The Sword of Avalon by Marion Zimmer-Bradley
• Elixer by Hilary Duff
• All Wound Up by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
• Malice by Chris Wooding

Three Favorite Things about being home

• Sleeping in my own bed
• My house is babyproof
• I am on my regular schedule

Episode 9: Cookie A. Parade

recorded Monday, 7 January 2013

Thank you designers with “free” coupon codes 🙂

C/KAL for Craft Hope: Project 19 “Dolls, Animals and Monsters, Oh My!”

• The C/KAL is over, and the winner is Sittinknitty!

Selfish Craft-a-long

• Can use any ravelry sanctioned craft to make something for yourself. You can start something new, or pick up a WIP!
• Tag projects with “BPHSELF”
• Deadline: February 18, 2013
• Prize: TBA
• My project: Pattern: Kai-Mei by Cookie A. Yarn: Plymouth Yarns Happy Feet in “1”. Needles: US 2, 2.75mm

Finished Objects

• Robert’s Socks Pattern: Wedge by Cookie A. Yarn:  Patons Stretch Socks in colorway Spearmint.  Needle: US 2, 2.75 mm
• Mara’s Socks Pattern: Monkey by Cookie A. Yarn: Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in Paprika. Needle: US 2, 2.75 mm
• Gabriel’s Socks Pattern: BFF Socks by Cookie A Yarn: Lion Brand Socks Ease in Toffee.  Needle: US 2, 2.75 mm
• Seraphina’s Shawl Pattern: Seraphina’s Shawl by Doni’s Stuff. Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in Black, Ocean. Hook:  US H, 5.0 mm

Works In Progress:

• Melissa’s Socks Pattern: Original design. Yarn: Science Monkey Mercantile in Faraday base, colorway NSOvember; Knit Picks Stroll Solids, Heathers & Twists in colorway Black. Needles: US 1, 2.25 mm and US 2, 2.75 mm
• Kenny’s socks Pattern: Slide by Cookie A. Yarn:  Patons Kroy Socks Ragg Shades in colorway Grey Brown Marl.  Needle: US 2, 2.75 mm
• Spinning baby doll south down
• Commisioned  Green Cthulhu. Pattern: Original. Yarn: Caron One Pound Forest Floor. Hook: US D, 3.25mm. If you are interested in a Cthulhu of your own, you can find my etsy shop here.

Did not work on:

• Mandi’s Socks Pattern: 117-12 Long socks in ”Fabel” with cables, lace pattern and silk ribbon by DROPS Yarn: Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in “Charcoal” Needle: US 1, 2.25 mm
• Valentine Shawl Pattern: Ozark Morning Shawl by Mary Aycock. Yarn: Alpaca dyed by Lorain. Hook:  US H, 5.0 mm

Ideas

• Yarn for Mer
• Socks for Kibbles

What I am Reading

• Stardust by Neil Gaimen
• Witchlight by Marion Zimmer-Bradley
• The Sword of Avalon by Marion Zimmer-Bradley
• Elixer by Hilary Duff

Three Favorite Things about Michigan Trips

• Seeing Family
• Familiar stomping grounds
• Ready babysitters

Episode 8: Looking Ahead

recorded Monday, 31 December 2012

Thank you Dianne of Knitabulls Podcast for Walnut Grove by Karrie Steinmetz

C/KAL for Craft Hope: Project 19 “Dolls, Animals and Monsters, Oh My!”

• The project is collecting handmade softies to distribute to children affected by Hurricane Sandy.
• The C/KAL will run through noon, eastern time, on January 7, 2013. Each toy made will be a separate entry into the drawing, so please post them separately, and be sure to tag the projects with “bunniphishsofties”
• The winner of the drawing will receive a toy pattern of his or her choice up to $7. The pattern must be giftable through ravelry.

Finished Object

• Commisioned Cthulhu. Pattern: Original. Yarn: Caron One Pound Soft Pink. Hook: US D, 3.25mm. If you are interested in a Cthulhu of your own, you can find my etsy shop here.

Works In Progress:

• Mandi’s Socks Pattern: 117-12 Long socks in ”Fabel” with cables, lace pattern and silk ribbon by DROPS Yarn: Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in “Charcoal” Needle: US 1, 2.25 mm
• Melissa’s Socks Pattern: Original design. Yarn: Science Monkey Mercantile in Faraday base, colorway NSOvember; Knit Picks Stroll Solids, Heathers & Twists in colorway Black. Needles: US 1, 2.25 mm and US 2, 2.75 mm
• Kenny’s socks Pattern: Slide by Cookie A. Yarn:  Patons Kroy Socks Ragg Shades in colorway Grey Brown Marl.  Needle: US 2, 2.75 mm
• Robert’s Socks Pattern: Wedge by Cookie A. Yarn:  Patons Stretch Socks in colorway Spearmint.  Needle: US 2, 2.75 mm
• Mara’s Socks Pattern: Monkey by Cookie A. Yarn: Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in Paprika. Needle: US 2, 2.75 mm
• Seraphina’s Shawl Pattern: Seraphina’s Shawl by Doni’s Stuff. Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in Black. Hook:  US H, 5.0 mm
• Valentine Shawl Pattern: Ozark Morning Shawl by Mary Aycock. Yarn: Alpaca dyed by Lorain. Hook:  US H, 5.0 mm
• Spinning baby doll south down

Sock Yarn Blanket makes an appearance!

Ideas

• Socks for Gabriel
• Sweater for Mandi
• Sweater for me
• Socks for me

What I am Reading

• The Mists of Avalon book 4
• Changeling by Phillipa Gregory
• The Knitting Goddess by Deborah Bergman
• Stardust by Neil Gaimen

Goals for 2013:

1. Make half the things on my written queue
2. Publish 5 patterns
3. Make 8 pairs of socks for me.
4. Finish 25 pairs of socks made from yarn stashed by Dec 31, 2013
5. Make lapghan out of Lion Brand homespun

Episode 7: Holiday Crafting Successes and Failures

recorded Monday, 24 December 2012

Thank You, Hannah, from the Travelling Sock Knitter Podcast, for Slide by Cookie A!

C/KAL for Craft Hope: Project 19 “Dolls, Animals and Monsters, Oh My!”

• The project is collecting handmade softies to distribute to children affected by Hurricane Sandy.
• The C/KAL will run through noon, eastern time, on January 7, 2013. Each toy made will be a separate entry into the drawing, so please post them separately, and be sure to tag the projects with “bunniphishsofties”
• The winner of the drawing will receive a toy pattern of his or her choice up to $7. The pattern must be giftable through ravelry.

Holiday Successes:

• Rachel’s Afghan
• Christmas Trees for Dianna and Roxanne
• 7 pairs of socks for mom
• 8 can cozies for Bryan
• Cowl and hat for Rose
• Hat for Mandi
• 2 pairs of socks for Becka
• Slippers for Mer

Holiday Failures:

• Steve’s quilt
• Becka’s corset

TBD:

• Pajamas and socks for Mandi’s kids

Finished Object

• Rachel’s Afghan  Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in colorways scarlet and black; Red Heart  Super Saver Solids in colorway bright yellow. Made as part of the 2012 BAM CAL group on ravelry.com.
• Roxanne and Dianna‘s Christmas Trees Pattern: Christmas Tree by Helen Free Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in “Paddy Green”, “Hunter Green”. Hook: US H, 5.0 mm
• Sudoku at the Coffee Shop Pattern: Crosswords at the Coffee Shop by Karrie Steinmetz. Yarn: Zweena Yarns Worsted in colorway Teal – THANK YOU PatternWhisperer, Jeri, FOR THE PATTERN!

Works In Progress:

• Mandi’s Socks Pattern: 117-12 Long socks in ”Fabel” with cables, lace pattern and silk ribbon by DROPS Yarn: Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in “Charcoal” Needle: US 1, 2.25 mm
• Melissa’s Socks Pattern: Original design. Yarn: Science Monkey Mercantile in Faraday base, colorway NSOvember; Knit Picks Stroll Solids, Heathers & Twists in colorway Black. Needles: US 1, 2.25 mm and US 2, 2.75 mm
• Kenny’s socks Pattern: Slide by Cookie A. Yarn:  Patons Kroy Socks Ragg Shades in colorway Grey Brown Marl.  Needle: US 2, 2.75 mm
• Robert’s Socks Pattern: Wedge by Cookie A. Yarn:  Patons Stretch Socks in colorway Spearmint.  Needle: US 2, 2.75 mm
• Spinning baby doll south down

New Things

•  Science Monkey Mercantile in Faraday base, colorway Texecuted
• Lion Brand Homespun in (white), (grey), Tudor, hepple white, apple green, barley
• Caron Simply Soft Quick in Navy
• Lion Brand Nature’s Choice Organic Cotton in Espresso

What I am Reading

• The Mists of Avalon book 4
• Changeling by Phillipa Gregory

Three Most Memerable Christmases

1. Christmas Magic
2. Going swimming on Christmas in Michigan
3. Boyfriend paying off a child’s layaway balance

C/KAL Reminder

Just wanted to remind everyone that the handmade toy C/KAL will end about 17 hours from now. There is still enough time to make a toy and post it to the thread!