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

Episode 9: Just Episode 9

What I'm Wearing
Horizontal Ribbed Cowl
Yarn is SMC Select Tweed Deluxe

Finished Objects
The aforementioned cowl and

Henry's log cabin blanket!
Yarn--Sirdar Escape
Needles--Size US 10/6 mm

WIPs
1x1 ribbed scarf for Henry

Babble
I got an amazing swap pattern from Naomi in the Mommy Needs Yarn holiday swap

I have two knitpicks gift certs to acquire new yarn. Yay!

Episode 8: A Little Manic

What I'm Wearing

Starving Artist by Laura Linneman
Yarn--Berroco Vintage Chunky
Needles--US 10.5/6.5 mm

FOs
Pillow Napkins. No pattern to link to. Just make a pillow but don't stuff it. After you turn right side out, top stitch around entire piece to close up the opening.

Grab bag

Candy Cane Socks
Basic socks from Ann Budd's Knitters Handy Book of Patterns.
Yarn--Holiday Yarns in Candy Cane
Needles--Size US 1/2.25 mm

WIPs
Just Henry's log cabin blanket
Yarn--Sirdar Escape
Needles--Size US 10/6 mm

Stash
Unisono by Zitron

Babble
Quick podcast because I worked late and don't have a lot of works in progress. Hope to cast on more soon!

Contest winner!

Episode 7: Dreaming of Yarn

Contest!
Leave a comment on the Knits in Public Ravelry group by midnight on Dec. 10 for a chance to win Wishes and Stiches by Rachael Herron.

What I'm Wearing
My first project! A stockinette scarf in unknown silky wool. Maybe Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool?

FOs
Starving Artist by Laura Linneman
Yarn--Berroco Vintage Chunky
Needles--US 10.5/6.5 mm

Dishcloth set for sister-in-law
Garter Dishcloth with Pointy Corners by Marlene Wood
Yarn--Knitpicks Dishie and Bernat Cotton
size US 5/3.75 mm

WIPs
Log Cabin Blanket pattern from my head
Yarn--Sirdar Escape
Needles--Size US 10/6 mm

Candy Cane Socks
Basic socks from Ann Budd's Knitters Handy Book of Patterns.
Yarn--Holiday Yarns in Candy Cane
Needles--Size US 1/2.25 mm

Stash
SMC Select Tweed Deluxe
Will probably make something like this Horizontal Ribbed Cowl.

Episode 6: Holiday Progress

FOs:

Henry’s Christmas Socks
Basic socks from Ann Budd's Knitters Handy Book of Patterns.
Yarn--leftovers
Needles--Size US 1/2.25 mm

Geoff's Christmas Socks
Basic socks from Ann Budd's Knitters Handy Book of Patterns.
Yarn--Tess' Super Socks & Baby
Needles--Size US 1/2.25 mm

One Row Handspun Scarf by Stephanie Pearl McPhee
Yarn--leftovers from my Kenobi Jacket: Adrienne Vittadini Trina
Size US 8/5 mm

Lined Beanie by Heather Kinne
Knit Picks Swish Worsted
Size US 3/3.25 mm

To be frogged--It's just too itchy:
Mistake Rib Scarf by Stephen Jones
Yarn--100% Alpaca sort weight from Big Willows Alpaca Ranch in Mesick, Mich.
Needles--Size US 6/4 mm

WIPs
Log Cabin Blanket
Yarn--Sirdar Escape
Needles--Size US 10/6 mm

Dishcloth set for sister-in-law
Garter Dishcloth with Pointy Corners by Marlene Wood
Yarn--Knitpicks Dishie and Bernat Cotton
size US 5/3.75 mm

Candy Cane Socks
Basic socks from Ann Budd's Knitters Handy Book of Patterns.
Yarn--Holiday Yarns in Candy Cane
Needles--Size US 1/2.25 mm

Stash:
Valley Yarns Semi-Solid Hand Dyed Sock Yarn dyed by the Kangaroo Dyer in Malea (green) and Tidepool (blue). Beautiful!

Contest:
Leave a comment on the Ravelry group for a chance to win my water damaged, but still readable, copy of Wishes and Stitches by Rachael Herron.

Podcasts I like:
Mommy Needs Yarn

Stitch It

Episode 5: Using Scraps!

Show Notes:

What I'm wearing:

Morning Glory Wrap by Anne Hanson
Yarn is Briar Rose Fibers Wistful, 2 skeins

FOs:
Turtle by Lisa Earle
Yarn--KnitPicks CotLin in Linen.
Needles--size US 3/3.25 mm

Mittens for H
Basic Mittens from Ann Budd's Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns.
Yarn is leftovers from my stole: Briar Rose Fibers Wistful
Needles--size US 4/3.5 mm

WIPs:
Lined Beanie by Heather Kinne
Knit Picks Swish Worsted
Size US 3/3.25 mm

Didn't Touch:
Mistake Rib Scarf by Stephen Jones
Yarn--100% Alpaca sort weight from Big Willows Alpaca Ranch in Mesick, Mich.
Needles--Size US 6/4 mm

Log Cabin Blanket
Yarn--Sirdar Escape
Needles--Size US 10/6 mm

Candy Cane Socks
Basic socks from Ann Budd's Knitters Handy Book of Patterns.
Yarn--Holiday Yarns in Candy Cane
Needles--Size US 1/2.25 mm

Henry’s Christmas Socks
Basic socks fromAnn Budd's Knitters Handy Book of Patterns.
Yarn--leftovers
Needles--Size US 1/2.25 mm

Spinning:
Indigo dyed coopworth fiber on my Bosworth spindle

Stash:
Neighborhood Fibers Co.
Capital Luxury Worsted in colorway Rock Creek

Listen to DC Unraveled audio podcast to learn more about the park that inspires this colorway.

Babble:
Thank you to Nicole and Dawn of the Wolfe Farms podcast for mentioning me!

New podcasts I am enjoying:
Stockinette Zombie—with Amy and Megan in Minnesota.

Watcha Swatchin—with Emily in D.C., ohfancypants on Ravelry and Plurk.

The Charming Lochie Podcast with Kelly in Scotland.

Episode 4: I made it to a month!

Show Notes:

What I'm wearing:

Shetland Triangle Lace Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark
Handmaiden Fine Yarn Sea Silk
656.2 yards/600.0 meters in stash
size 6 US/4.0 mm

Turtle by Lisa Earle
Yarn--KnitPicks CotLin in Linen.
Needles--size US 3/3.25 mm

Mistake Rib Scarf by Stephen Jones
Yarn--100% Alpaca sort weight from Big Willows Alpaca Ranch in Mesick, Mich.
Needles--Size US 6/4 mm

Log Cabin Blanket
Yarn--Sirdar Escape
Needles--Size US 10/6 mm

Candy Cane Socks
Basic socks fromAnn Budd's Knitters Handy Book of Patterns.
Yarn--Holiday Yarns in Candy Cane
Needles--Size US 1/2.25 mm

Lined Beanie by Heather Kinne
Knit Picks Swish Worsted
Size US 3/3.25 mm

Henry’s Christmas Socks
Basic socks fromAnn Budd's Knitters Handy Book of Patterns.
Yarn--leftovers
Needles--Size US 1/2.25 mm

Spinning:
The Dying Arts

Goblin Seas Duo

Babble

Knitting Podcast blog list is a really helpful resource for finding new podcasts, video or audio. Check it out.

Two Chicago yarn stores:
Knit1--dog friendly store. Malabrigo, Noro, Kauni
Small but inviting shop
Mom bought Mendocino by Crystal Palace. Pretty rainbow colorway in long strips, a la Noro but in merino so it was very soft.

Knitters Niche – a little messy; I got a sad vibe from the place. Dream in Color, Lornas Laces, lots of knitted items for sale, lace shawls and scarves.
I bought Knitscene Winter 2011. I normally love Knitscene but was a little underwhelmed with this issue.

Episode 3: Feeling Dorky and Lots of Goof Ups

Show Notes

Finished Objects:

Kenobi Jacket by Norah Gaughan
Knitscene Spring 2007
Yarn--Adrienne Vittadini Trina
Needles--Size US 9/5.5 mm and US 7/4.5 mm

Mirian Cowl by Jane Richmond
Yarn--Mirasol Ushya
Needles--Size US 15 (10 mm)

Cauchy Socks by Cookie A. from Sock Innovations
Yarn--Dragonfly Fibers Djinni in Robin's Egg.
Needles--Size US 1/2.25 mm

WIPs:

Turtle by Lisa Earle
Yarn--KnitPicks CotLin in Linen.
Needles--size US 3/3.25 mm

Mistake Rib Scarf by Stephen Jones
Yarn--100% Alpaca sort weight from Big Willows Alpaca Ranch in Mesick, Mich.
Needles--Size US 6/4 mm

Log Cabin Blanket
Yarn--Sirdar Escape
Needles--Size US 10/6 mm

Candy Cane Socks
Basic socks fromAnn Budd's Knitters Handy Book of Patterns.
Yarn--Holiday Yarns in Candy Cane
Needles--Size US 1/2.25 mm

Stash:

Crown Mountain Farms Cormo in Annunaki on Tiamat

Babble
Turns out I blogged about dorks three times at the beginning of my blog career. My post about why I love dorks, post about famous cute dorks and my post about my self-declared "Love a Dork Day."

Lisa Shroyer's blog post about using yarn before it is discontinued.

Episode 2

Show Notes:

Finished object!
Halloween socks: Out of Step Dyeworks in Everyday is Halloween.
Pattern is from Ann Budd's Knitters Handy Book of Patterns.


WIPs:
Cauchy socks by Cookie A.
Yarn is Dragonfly Fibers Djinni in Robin's Egg.

Turtle by Lisa Earle
Yarn is KnitPicks CotLin in Linen.


New stash:
Green Mountain Green by Green Mountain Spinnery from my trip to Vermont, which was my last yarn buying expedition until Oct. 2012


Sirdar Escape acquired through a trade.

New! Videocast!

Hi everyone, if there is an "everyone" left reading this blog. I haven't blogged since Jan. 2010 but now I'm starting a videocast? Am I crazy? Maybe. But I'm embarking on a year of not buying yarn and I figured this videocast would help keep me honest. It's my first attempt, so there's lots of room for improvement! But here's the first episode and I hope it's not too dorky.



Show notes:

Halloween socks: Out of Step Dyeworks in Everyday is Halloween.
Pattern is from Ann Budd's Knitters Handy Book of Patterns.

Cauchy socks by Cookie A.
Yarn is Dragonfly Fibers Djinni in Robin's Egg.

Toddler hat pattern from Ann Budd's book and yarn is Araucania Limari.

New stash:
Road to China Light in Sapphire from Webs.


Green Mountain Spinnery Sock Art Forest in colorway Sumac. And Cotton Comfort in Navy.

Hard cider from Brattleboro, Vt., farmers market is Whetstone Ciderworks. If you like hard cider and live near there, you should get some.