Episode 31: It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas

What I'm Wearing: 
a thousand splendid suns by cecilia florin in Squoosh Fiberarts Rapture Sweet Potato

HOs:
Geoff's Christmas socks in The Sanguine Gryphon Eidos

Autumn socks in Socks that Rock Vine Maple

WIPs:
Henry's Christmas socks in unknown stash yarn

French Press Felted Slippers by Melynda Bernardi in Louet Riverstone

Spinning
California Variegated Mutant -- 4 oz

Babble/Getting to Know Your Podcasted:
I love Christmas! I start the Christmas season in November to spread it out because December is usually crazy busy with travel and other preparations. Starting Christmas celebrating earlier means I have more time to do everything and to enjoy it and that means less stress.

Episode 30: I Bought Yarn!

What I'm Wearing;
Infinitude Scarf by Jeni Chase in Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend.

FO:
Simple Lines Baby Hats by Heather Tucker in Louisa Harding Yarns Kashmir DK

WIPs:
a thousand splendid suns by cecilia florin in Squoosh Fiberarts Rapture Sweet Potato

Geoff's Christmas socks in The Sanguine Gryphon Eidos

Stash:

Babble:
Book I talked about:
Heritage Collection: WWI & WWII: Two Wars. Two Needles. One Extraordinary Response to War by Rohn Strong.

Episode 29: I Did It!

What I'm Wearing:

Color Affection in Wullenstudio and Kangaroo Dyer Merino Sock 

Held closed with my Stitch marker shawl pin from Rajkovich Designs

FOs:

Basic Dad Socks by Ann Budd in vintage Sanguine Gryphon Eidos in Zeus. You can still get this colorway from the Verdant Gryphon.

Basic Vest by Ann Budd in Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort.

Skinny Fit Mitts by Andrea Black in Neighborhood Fiber Co. Capitol Luxury Worsted

Serrated Scarf by Megan Williams in Malabrigo Sock Yarn.

Basic hat by Ann Budd in Louisa Harding Kasmir DK

WIPs:

Geoff's basic socks in The Sanguin Gryphon Eidos

Baby hat

Prizes! 
Spinning sample bag from Threeravens and notion bag with Unicorn wash samples
Alpaca with a Twist Fino
Sundara
Big Willows Alpaca Ranch Alpaca

Enter on Ravelry

Episode 28: The FO Show

What I'm Wearing:
Gemini in Hempathy

FOs:

Color Affection in Wullenstudio and Kangaroo Dyer Merino Sock

Twin Luuk hats in Araucania Patagonia Nature Cotton

WIPs--Completely forgot to talk about them! I'm still slogging along on these socks:

Basic Dad Socks by Ann Budd in vintage Sanguine Gryphon Eidos in Zeus. You can still get this colorway from the Verdant Gryphon.

Spinning:

Crown Mountain Farms Cormo in Annunaki on Tiamat

Babble:

Stitch marker jewelry from Rajkovich Designs

Spindle from Kate's Cauldron

Episode 27: The Knit Sign

What I'm Wearing/FO:

Clapotis in a yarn hand dyed for Lovelyarns in Baltimore

WIPs:

Color Affection in Wullenstudio and Kangaroo Dyer Merino Sock

Gemini in Hempathy

Basic Dad Socks by Ann Budd in vintage Sanguine Gryphon Eidos in Zeus. You can still get this colorway from the Verdant Gryphon.

Spinning:

Crown Mountain Farms Columbia

Babble:

Preemie blanket drive organized by the 3 Stitches Podcast. Details on their Ravelry group.

Episode 26: Ripping and Rambling

FOs:

Basic Blue Socks by Ann Budd in Tess Super Sock and Baby.

Garter Dishcloth with Pointy Corners in Sugar'n Cream cotton yarn and KnitPicks CotLin.

WIPs:

Color Affection in Wullenstudio and Kangaroo Dyer Merino Sock

Gemini in Hempathy

Basic Dad Socks by Ann Budd in vintage Sanguine Gryphon Eidos in Zeus. You can still get this colorway from the Verdant Gryphon.

Spinning:

Crown Mountain Farms Columbia

Babble:

The Yarn Market--a lovely yarn store in Beulah, Mich.

Preemie blanket drive organized by the 3 Stitches Podcast. Details on their Ravelry group.

Episode 25: Don't Make Me Rip!

What I'm Wearing:
Simple Yet Effective Shawl by Laura Chau in Malabrigo Lace

FOs:

Diagonal Baby Blanket in Caron Simply Soft

WIPs:

Basic Blue Socks by Ann Budd in Tess Super Sock and Baby.

Clapotis in a yarn hand dyed for Lovelyarns in Baltimore

Color Affection in Wullenstudio and Kangaroo Dyer Merino Sock

Spinning:
Indigo Dyed Coopworth

Stash:
Good Earth Cotton by Tahki Yarns

Episode 24: Angry Birds Soundtrack!

Sorry about the Angry Birds soundtrack playing in the background in this show! Henry is obsessed!


What I'm Wearing:

Waves in the Square Shawl by Sivia Harding in madelinetosh tosh merino light.

FOs:

Garter Dishcloth with Pointy Corners by Marlene Wood in Knit Picks CotLin.

Serrated Scarf by Megan Williams in Malabrigo Sock Yarn.

HO:

Basic Blue Socks by Ann Budd in Tess Super Sock and Baby.

WIPs:

Diagonal Baby Blanket in Caron Simply Soft

Clapotis in possible Blue Heron Rayon Metallic.

Spinning:

Dragonfly Fiber Designs Merino/Silk in Tanlged up in Blue on my Bosworth spindle

Fixed Spanish Peacock spindle

Stash:
500ish yards of hanspun BFL from a friend!

Episode 23: Knitting Bling

 
What I'm Wearing:
Knitted beaded bracelets

The cover image on this Leisure Arts book looks like the ones I make except a bit more patterned, less random. Or this kit from EarthFaire.com.


FOs:

Dana Hurt square from The Great American Aran Afghan in Lion Brand Woolease.

Waves in the Square Shawl by Sivia Harding in madelinetosh tosh merino light.

WIPs:

Basic Blue Socks by Ann Budd in Tess Super Sock and Baby.

Serrated Scarf by Megan Williams in Malabrigo Sock Yarn.

Babble:

A OK craft-a-long with Nicole of the Positively Knitting Podcast.

Episode 22: MDSW Recap and lots of Rambling

FOs: 

Basic Rainbow Socks by Ann Budd in Knit Picks Felici.

Copycat Dishcloth in KnitPicks CotLin in Planetarium.

The Clutch You'll Never Give Up in various yarns.

WIPs:


Basic Blue Socks by Ann Budd in Tess Super Sock and Baby.

Waves in the Square Shawl by Sivia Harding in madelinetosh tosh merino light

Dana Hurt square from The Great American Aran Afghan in Lion Brand Woolease

Stash:

Woolenstudio sock yarn

Babble:

I guess this section could be called purchases as that is pretty much all I talked about. 

Jelby stitch markers

Jennie the Potter mug and earrings

Sheep wine glass from Feederbrook Farm.

Goats Milk Lotion by Rose Spring Farm (I don't think they have a website, if really interested PM me for the email address on the bottle)

Not ugly fanny pack (Vendor not online)

Signature needles

Noni Flowers

My wedding quilt that my mom made for us

Episode 21: I'm Wearing a Hat

It's Wear a Hat Podcaster Month!

What I'm Wearing:
May Ruffle Wrap (my version is the August Ruffle Scarf) in Claudia Hand Painted Yarns in Linen Lace.

FO:
Garter Dishcloth with Pointy Corners by Marlene Wood in Knit Picks CotLin.

WIPs
Basic Rainbow Socks by Ann Budd in Knit Picks Felici.

The Clutch You'll Never Give Up in various yarns.

Waves in the Square Shawl by Sivia Harding in madelinetosh tosh merino light

Stash
Lion Brand WoolEase to make a square from The Great American Aran Afghan.

Babble
Maryland Sheep and Wool is almost here! I'll be there Saturday with my Mom and Sunday on my own.

Episode 20: Or is it Eleventeen?

What I'm Wearing:
Icarus Shawl in a variety of Knit Picks lace yarn. See my Ravelry project page for yarn details.

HO:
Basic Rainbow II socks by Ann Budd in Knitpicks Felici in Rainbow colorway.

WIPs
Luuk Hat in Knit Picks Chroma

Clapotis in possible Blue Heron Rayon Metallic.

Waves in the Square Shawl by Sivia Harding in madelinetosh tosh merino light

Stash
Woolarina Superwash Merino Silk and Superwash Merino/Nylon.

Babble
Homespun Yarn Party was awesome by exhausting!

I bought bags from That Clever Clementine.

And purple yarn for giveaway from Wullenstudio.

Free bag from Fibre Space in Alexandria, Va.

Toss your stash! Yarn Harlot's post.

Eat.Sleep.Knit yarn shop that sends lotto tickets with purchases!

Episode 19: Contests!

What I'm Wearing:
Eiki Shawl by Janel Laidman in Woolarina Lux Sock

FO:
Basic Rainbow socks by Ann Budd in Steam Valley Fiber sock yarn.

WIPs:
Basic Socks by Ann Budd in Tess Designer Yarns Super Sock and Baby

Clapotis in unknown yarn

Waves in the Square Shawl by Sivia Harding in madelinetosh tosh merino light

Stash:
Wild Hare wool

Contests:
Congratulations Jeffner77 for winning my surprise Homespun Yarn Party Contest!

My friend Corrine is raising money for cancer research. Donate here and then email her at gingerofthenorth at hotmail.com and tell her your name. You could win some Sanguine Gryphon Kypria or Bugga! yarn.

Homespun Yarn Party is this Sunday, noon-five p.m. at Savage Mill.

Episode 18: Two Weeks Later ...

What I'm Wearing:
Infinitude Scarf in Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend

FO:
Chinese Waves Dishcloth in Knitpicks Dishie in colorway Clementine.

WIPs:
Basic Rainbow socks by Ann Budd in Steam Valley Fiber sock yarn.

Basic Rainbow II socks by Ann Budd in Knitpicks Felici in Rainbow colorway.

The Clutch You'll Never Give Up by Leigh Radford in One Skein. Yarn is Kilcarra/Donegal Aran Tweed.

Basic Vest by Ann Budd in Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort.

Waves in the Square Shawl by Sivia Harding in madelinetosh tosh merino light

Stash:
Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Sock in Kalorama Circle.

Spinning;
Dragonfly Fibers merino/silk blend in Tangled up in Blue.

Loop batt in Voices in my Head.

Episode 17: Happy Leap Day!

What I'm Wearing:
Linen Stitch Scarf in Koigu Painter's Palette Premium Merino (KPPPM)

FO:

Luuk Hat in Knitpicks Chroma Lollipop colorway.


WIPs:
Basic Rainbow socks by Ann Budd in Steam Valley Fiber sock yarn.

WIPs:
Basic Vest by Ann Budd in Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort.

Infinitude Scarf in Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend

Waves in the Square Shawl by Sivia Harding in madelinetosh tosh merino light

Stash:
Dragonfly Fiber Designs Dragon Sock in Riptide

Babble:
Homespun Yarn Party! March 25, noon-5 p.m. in the Great Room at Savage Mill in Savage, MD.

Episode 16: Knitting Along

What I'm Wearing:
Basic garter stitch triangle shawl in Lion Brand Microspun

FOs:
February dishcloth: Copycat dishcloth in Knitpicks Dishie in Tomato (on clearance).

HO:
Basic Rainbow socks by Ann Budd in Steam Valley Fiber sock yarn.

WIPs:
Basic Vest by Ann Budd in Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort.

Clapotis in Cotton & Rayon Dyed Dreams by Janet Stollnitz Silver Spring Looms

Infinitude Scarf in Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend

Waves in the Square Shawl by Sivia Harding in madelinetosh tosh merino light

Babble:
Knit Simple Knit Plus magazine review

Episode 15: Lots Going On

What I'm Wearing:

Multnomah in The Sanguin Gryphon Bugga!

FOs:
Valentines Day Socks Basic Sock by Ann Budd in Knitterly Things Vesper Sock in colorway Strange Little Mama.

Henry's Black and Red scarf knit in the round, making it up as I go. Knit in Jojoland Tonic.

HO (half finished object):
Basic Vest by Ann Budd in Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort.

WIPs:
February dishcloth: Copycat dishcloth in Knitpicks Dishie in Tomato (on clearance).

Clapotis in Cotton & Rayon Dyed Dreams by Janet Stollnitz Silver Spring Looms

Basic Rainbow socks by Ann Budd in Steam Valley Fiber sock yarn.

Infinitude Scarf in Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend

Waves in the Square Shawl by Sivia Harding in madelinetosh tosh merino light

Episode 14: I am Wearing a Tea Cosy!

What I'm "Wearing"
Tea Cosy based on Felted Tea Cosy from Knitty Spring 2006

FO:
A string of icord for Henry's mittens.

WIPs

Valentines Day Socks Basic Sock by Ann Budd in Knitterly Things Vesper Sock in colorway Strange Little Mama.

Henry's Black and Red scarf knit in the round, making it up as I go. Knit in Jojoland Tonic.

Stash:
Cotton & Rayon Dyed Dreams by Janet Stollnitz Silver Spring Looms

Babble
Once again the link to Laura DERN's (not Linney as I said a few weeks ago) gorgeous green dress.

Episode 13: Not too Unlucky (but a bit Bizarre)

What I'm Wearing:
My wedding wrap! It's very simple lace, yarn over, knit two together all the way across with 2 stitch garter edge on each side. Very similar to the Turkish Stitch. The yarn is Manos del Uruguay Cotton Stria.

Necklace by Timeless Trinkets.

WIPs

Valentines Day Socks Basic Sock by Ann Budd in Knitterly Things Vesper Sock in colorway Strange Little Mama.

Henry's Black and Red scarf knit in the round, making it up as I go. Knit in Jojoland Tonic.

Basic Vest by Ann Budd in Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort.

Stash:
Folktale Fibers handspun

Spinning
Indigo dyed Coopworth on my Bosworth spindle.

Babble:
A few new podcasts (find a great list of current audio and video podcasts and stay in the loop on what's new by following the Knitting Podcast blog):

3 Stitches with Michelle, Kathryn and Lindsay
Knit Me Happy with Rachel
Moonie Knits with Maya
Wexford Knits with Rebecca

Episode 12: Ouch!

What I'm Wearing:

Hunter's Safety Stole by Courtney Kelley in Black Bunny Fibers Handpainted Merino Laceweight.

WIPs

Valentines Day Socks Basic Sock by Ann Budd in Knitterly Things Vesper Sock in colorway Strange Little Mama.

Henry's Black and Red scarf knit in the round, making it up as I go. Knit in Jojoland Tonic.

Basic Vest by Ann Budd in Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort.

Stash:

KnitPicks Felici in Rainbow, Chroma Worsted in Lollipop and Swish Worsted in a gray, green and blue.

Book Review:

The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd

Babble:

Love the Sassafras Creations recycled knitting needle jewelry.

Laura DERN's (not Linney as I said originally. Thanks, Lisa, for setting me straight in the comments!) stunning green dress.

Episode 11: Socks! (And a Scarf)

What I'm Wearing:
Bigfoot Shawl by Alison Jeppson Hyde from Wrapped in Comfort: Knitted Lace Shawls. Yarn is JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool.

FOs:
Grandma's favorite dishcloth in mystery cotton

WIPs:
Valentines Day Socks Basic Sock by Ann Budd in Knitterly Things Vesper Sock in colorway Strange Little Mama.

Angee by Cookie A. in Sock Innovations.
Yarn is Green Mountain Spinnery Sock Art-Forest

Basic (Rainbow) Socks by Ann Budd Steam Valley Fiber Hand Dyed Sock Yarn in Rainbow

Henry's Black and Red scarf knit in the round, making it up as I go. Knit in Jojoland Tonic.

WIPs on hiatus for now
Basic Socks by Ann Budd in Tess Designer Yarns Super Sock and Baby

Spinning:
The Dying Arts Duos in Goblin Seas.
Next on the wheel: one of two Loop bullseye bumps.

Babble
Girl Gone Loopy Etsy shop

Two podcasts that I love:
CraftStash
Knitting Blooms


Health:
Wii Zumba is tons of fun!
Greek yogurt as dip. Yum!
Flaxseeds--info about health benefits.

Episode 10: 2011 Recap and 2012 Goals

What I'm Wearing:
Thetis
Yarn is Valley Yarns Colrain

FOs:
Henry's 1by1 rib scarf

More Garter Dishcloth with Pointy Corners by Marlene Wood
Yarn--Knitpicks Dishie

WIPs:
Basic Socks by Ann Budd in Tess Designer Yarns Super Sock and Baby

Valentines Day Socks Basic Sock by Ann Budd in Knitterly Things Vesper Sock in colorway Strange Little Mama.

Angee by Cookie A. in Sock Innovations.
Yarn is Green Mountain Spinnery Sock Art-Forest

eLoomanator's Diagonal Knit Dishcloth in mystery cotton

New Stash!
Steam Valley Fiber Hand Dyed Sock Yarn in Rainbow

Madelinetosh Pashmina in Cedar

Classic Elite Yarns Chesapeake

Adiafil Knitcol

Jojoland Tonic in red and black

Spinning
I plyed 4oz of The Dyeing Arts in Goblin Seas

Babble

2011 in Review: I knit 42 projects!
2012 Goals:
Dishcloth a month
Start a gift every month (but don't have to finish one a month)
Knit a sweater for me
Knit long fingerless gloves
Knit felted slippers
spin 4 oz a month
And, of course, stick to my yarn fast.

New stitch markers from BeaGin Design on Etsy