Episode 29: Happy Birthday!

recorded Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Clearly I recorded before I was awake; this is episode 29, not 30.

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Upcoming:

One Skein Craft-a-Long

• Will start June 1, 2013 – please do not CO before then
• Will end July 31, 2013
• Must use 75-100% of a skein, or spin 1 bump/batt/braid of fiber
• Joint CAL with Anna of the Knitting with Sir Anselot and Lady G Podcast
• Prize: Nooch Fiber Midtown sock in Tomorrow

Temperature/Weather Craft-a-Long

The idea is to take the concept of Kristen Cooper’s Temperature Scarf and use it in a way that works for you. Don’t want to commit to a year-long project? Try tackling a month-long project instead – the minimum size for a project is 28 days.

It is up to you what color/weight of yarn you use, and what the finished object will be. You decide how big you want your color sections to be. You decide what your color blocks represent (high temps, low temps, what the sky looks like, the day’s humidity level…)

It runs 5/17/13 – 5/27/14

Finished Objects:

• Blizzard Headband Pattern: Blizzard Headband by jenna meyer Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Black, 2 strands held together. Needles: US 9, 5.5mm
• Terminal Socks Pattern: The Terminal by Jenna Meyer. Yarn: Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in Indigo Needle: US 1, 2.25 mm
• Robert’s Dragon Pattern: Dwendaric the Dragon by Lisa Tomko Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in brown and green. Hook: US G, 4.0mm

Works In Progress:

• Fiber from allspunup
• Forest Lawn by Jenna Meyer Yarn: Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Firestorm  Needle: US 2, 2.75 mm

Sock Yarn Blanket

You mean I can cover my entire body in sock goodness?!?!? Pattern: Sock Yarn Blanket by Shelly Kang, The Heathen Housewife. Needles: US 2; 2.75 mm

New Things

• Samsung tablet
• Club yarn from Hippie Penguin in the colorway “Ducklings and Chicks”
• XQDH3 from Lisa

What I’m Reading

• The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
• Rose Madder by Stephen King

My 2 most memorable birthdays

• Age 5
• Age 14

Episode 28: KY – MI

recorded Monday, 20 May 2013

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You can find me on youtube!

Upcoming:

One Skein Craft-a-Long

• Will start June 1, 2013 – please do not CO before then
• Will end July 31, 2013
• Must use 75-100% of a skein, or spin 1 bump/batt/braid of fiber
• Joint CAL with Anna of the Knitting with Sir Anselot and Lady G Podcast

Temperature/Weather Craft-a-Long

The idea is to take the concept of Kristen Cooper’s Temperature Scarf and use it in a way that works for you. Don’t want to commit to a year-long project? Try tackling a month-long project instead – the minimum size for a project is 28 days.

It is up to you what color/weight of yarn you use, and what the finished object will be. You decide how big you want your color sections to be. You decide what your color blocks represent (high temps, low temps, what the sky looks like, the day’s humidity level…)

Finished Objects:

• Blizzard Headband Pattern: Blizzard Headband by jenna meyer Yarn: Unknown, 6 strands held together. Needles: US 9, 5.5mm
• Stripy Planes Pattern: Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman Yarn: Red Heart Heart & Sole in Green Envy Needle: US 1, 2.25 mm

Works In Progress:

• Fiber from allspunup
• The Terminal by Jenna Meyer. Yarn: Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in Indigo Needle: US 1, 2.25 mm
• Forest Lawn by Jenna Meyer Yarn: Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Firestorm  Needle: US 2, 2.75 mm

Sock Yarn Blanket

You mean I can cover my entire body in sock goodness?!?!? Pattern: Sock Yarn Blanket by Shelly Kang, The Heathen Housewife. Needles: US 2; 2.75 mm

New Things

• Samsung Galaxy S III
• Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in “Firestorm”, “Mountain Tango”
• Madeline Tosh Tosh Sock in “Terrarium”
• A Yarn Well Spun in “The Wind in the Willows”
• From Hayley – Nightingale by Vintage Purls
• From Dianna and Nicole – Ziprelaxagon by Kirsten Hall

Help!

What are your thoughts on Knit Picks Shine Sport, Comfy Sport, CotLin DK, Swish DK

What I’m Reading

• Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off

My 3 favorite savory crepes from It’s Just Crepes

• Pizza – mozzerella cheese, sliced pepperoni, sauteed mushrooms, pizza sauce
• Mediterranean -feta crumbles, black olives, tomatoes, green pappers, balsamic vinaigrette
• Spinach Artichoke – smoked gouda cheese, fresh spinach, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, sauteed mushrooms, red peppers

Episode 27: Drama Llamas

recorded Tuesday, 14 May 2013

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Mom’s Day Craft-a-long

• The winner is drawn!

Upcoming:

One Skein Craft-a-Long

• Will start June 1, 2013 – please do not CO before then
• Will end July 31, 2013
• Must use 75-100% of a skein, or spin 1 bump/batt/braid of fiber
• Joint CAL with Anna of the Knitting with Sir Anselot and Lady G Podcast

Temperature/Weather Craft-a-Long

The idea is to take the concept of Kristen Cooper’s Temperature Scarf and use it in a way that works for you. Don’t want to commit to a year-long project? Try tackling a month-long project instead – the minimum size for a project is 28 days.

It is up to you what color/weight of yarn you use, and what the finished object will be. You decide how big you want your color sections to be. You decide what your color blocks represent (high temps, low temps, what the sky looks like, the day’s humidity level…)

Finished Objects:

• Mom’s Shawl Pattern: Tuch / shawl *LazyKaty* by Birgit Freyer. Yarn: Ice Yarns Angora Premium in Rose Pink. Needles: US 8, 5.0mm
• Blizzard Headband Pattern: Blizzard Headband by jenna meyer Yarn: Bernat Roving in “flint”. Needles: US 9, 5.5mm
• Cthulhu No pattern. Yarn: Caron One Pound Hook: US D, 3.25mm

Works In Progress:

• Hayley’s Wizard Socks Pattern: Gandalf Socks by Claire Ellen Yarn: Highland Handmades Sugar Maple Sock Yarn in “Fly, You Fools!” Needle: US 1, 2.25 mm
• Stripy Planes Pattern: Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman Yarn: Red Heart Heart & Sole in Green Envy Needle: US 1, 2.25 mm
• See You on the Lake Pattern: Lakeside by Julia Vaconsin Yarn: Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in “Navy” Needle: US 2, 2.75 mm
• Fiber from allspunup

Sock Yarn Blanket

You mean I can cover my entire body in sock goodness?!?!? Pattern: Sock Yarn Blanket by Shelly Kang, The Heathen Housewife. Needles: US 2; 2.75 mm

New Things

• ChiaGoo needles, sizes 1 and 2. Sent to me by Becca via The Sassy Sheep

What I’m Reading

• Every Quilt Tells a Story by Helen Kelley
• The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

My 3 favorite sweet crepes from It’s Just Crepes

• Paradise – nutella, sliced almonds, coconut shavings
• Chocolate Covered Strawberries – nutella, sliced strawberries
• S’mores – nutella, graham cracker crumbles, marshmallow cream

Episode 26: It’s all Stephen’s fault

recorded Tuesday, 7 May 2013

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Thank you Annuska for the Celtic Secret by Josh Ryks.

Mom’s Day Craft-a-long

• Can use any ravelry sanctioned craft to make something  for a mom. You can start something new, or pick up a WIP!
• Tag projects with “BPHMOM”
• February 25, 2013 -May 13, 2013

Upcoming: One Skein Craft-a-Long

• Will start June 1, 2013 – please do not CO before then
• Will end July 31, 2013
• Must use 75-100% of a skein, or spin 1 bump/batt/braid of fiber
• Joint CAL with Anna of the Knitting with Sir Anselot and Lady G Podcast

Finished Objects:

• Cthulhu No pattern. Yarn: Caron One Pound Hook: US D, 3.25mm
• Nutty Socks Pattern: Nutkin by Beth LaPensee Yarn: Patons Kroy Socks FX in “Clover Colors”. Needle: US 2, 2.75 mm
• Cecilia’s Unicorn Pattern: Lil’ Baby Unicorn by Rachel Hoe Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids in “Pretty n’ Pink”, “Rose Pink”. Caron One Pound in “cream” Hook: US D, 3.25mm

Works In Progress:

• Mom’s Shawl Pattern: Tuch / shawl *LazyKaty* by Birgit Freyer. Yarn: Ice Yarns Angora Premium in Rose Pink. Needles: US 8, 5.0mm
• Blizzard Headband Pattern: Blizzard Headband by jenna meyer Yarn: Bernat Roving in “flint”. Needles: US 9, 5.5mm
• Hayley’s Wizard Socks Pattern: Gandalf Socks by Claire Ellen Yarn: Highland Handmades Sugar Maple Sock Yarn in “Fly, You Fools!” Needle: US 1, 2.25 mm
• Stripy Planes Pattern: Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman Yarn: Red Heart Heart & Sole in Green Envy Needle: US 1, 2.25 mm
• Fiber from allspunup

Sock Yarn Blanket

You mean I can cover my entire body in sock goodness?!?!? Pattern: Sock Yarn Blanket by Shelly Kang, The Heathen Housewife. Needles: US 2; 2.75 mm

New Things

• Nooch Fiber Midtown Sock in “Fade Out”
• Owl Stitch Markers from Ginny of the Penguin Soup Podcast

3 Podcasts

• Sittin’ and Knittin’ with Dianna rav group blog
  
• Caffeinated Knitting with Daniela rav group blog
• Biddy Punk with Betsy rav group youtube