Episode 44

Topics:

Night owls- Works in progress

Sun Up- Finished objects

Target- Next on the needles

Shinny- New purchases

Sundown- Life happenings at the end of the day

Night Owls:

Wings, shawl by Alisa Day

Hexagon Blanket by Elizabeth Pardue

Bandages for Leapers

Sun up:

Vintage Blue Top, Lacy Pattern in Hand-Knit - Unusual Yoke by The Sydney Morning Herald

MOA (Mother-of-All) Shawl by Nick Davis

Target:

another  Pond View Alpaca Farms order

Restart Wonder Wave sweater by DROPS design for Cathy

Shinny:

Stout Natural Wool

Cascade Ecological Wool

Turtle Purl Yarn, Stripped Toes in the Baah Hum Bug Colourway.

Thanks for watching. Be sure to join the group in ravelry too.

New Episode comming

Heads up all my knitting and viewing friends. I hope to record a new podcast soon. Like in the next few days or early next week. Lot to tell and show. Hope you will all grab a coffee or other beverage and enjoy a few moments with me. Talk to you all soon.

Episode 43

Topics:

Night owls- Works in progress

Sun Up- Finished objects

Prey- Next on the needles

Shinny- New purchases

Sundown- Life happenings at the end of the day

Dawning- 2015 Crazy goals/ plan

Enchanting- Ravelry groups news/ cool happenings

Night Owls:

Easy Lacy Headband by Ratchadawan
Breea Bag by Norah Gaughan
Easy Peazy shawl 2.0 by Megan Delorme
Knitted Flower cloth by Rhonda White

Sun up:

Pinstripe slouch hat by Veronik Avery
Boy's Helmet by Patons
TTFN toddler socks by Laura Linneman
January mini mystery hat by Meagheen Ryan
Pretty Maid by Anne Haas
Uzumaki Tawashi by Pierrot
Shell Boarder book cuffs by Too Hot Headed
Lighthouse dishcloth by Rhonda White

From Dawn till dusk shawlette by Tetiana Otruta
Dahlia cardigan by Heather Zoppetti

Molly hat by Erin Ruth
The Parlor cat by Sara Elizabeth Kellner

 Prey:

another  Pond View alpaca farms order

Finish Amelia Bag
finish granny tea cozy
work on round carpet
work on Basic baby cardigan
start 3 stranded headband

Dawning:

March Goals

Finish Amelia bag

           Felia Socks

           Round carpet

           Brea Bag

           Hexagon blanket

Start Olivia's hat

         the cup sleeve

Will give new totals update next week

Enchanting:

Hogwarts at Ravelry group. Rotation 4 started.
 This is my first time doing this and really want to have some knitting fun and challenges.

Thanks for watching. Be sure to join the group in ravelry too.

Episode 42

Episode 42

Topic Changes

Night owls- Works in progress

Sun Up- Finished objects

Prey- Next on the needles

Shinny- New purchases

Sundown- Life happenings at the end of the day

Dawning- 2015 Crazy goals/ plan

Enchanting- Ravelry groups news/ cool happenings

Night Owls:

Pinstripe slouch hat by Veronik Avery
Basic baby cardigan by Alana Dakos
From Dawn till dusk shawlette by Tetiana Otruta
Dahlia cardigan by Heather Zoppetti

Sun up:

Cute Dachshund by Australian Women's magazine

Sojourn Mitts by Robin Sample (Alpaca Farm)
Very cabely mittens by Kelly Porpiglia

Brimmed hat by Louisa Harding (for Dianne) 

Hermione's Everyday socks by Erica Lueder (coffee cozy)
Hearts Desire Doily by Coats Design Team
Color block skirt by Katrinna Fruit
Open Cardigan for barbie by Vicky Johnson
Delightfully pink baby doll dress by Anna Ness
Neck warmer by Drops design
 Jumbo, The pink Elephant by Lily Mills Company
Feathers by Heather Buelow
Piccola sock by yarnissima
Owl in a cup by Joyce Brose (tea cup)
Henry's bunny by Sara Elizabeth Kellner
Sun Daze square by Dayna Audirsch
Violet crochet square by Jacqui Goulbourn
Dinosaur Jr. by Katie Boyette (3)

 Prey:

Rest of Pond View alpaca farms order

Molly hat
The Parlor cat

Shinny:

none

Sundown:

feeling like I am slagging. Just so unmotivated. Seen Dracula, the untold story, and Taken 3. Lost Girl is ending, but taking a small break. Walking dead is back. Also crazy kitchen adventures.

Dawning:

feel like I am behind, still need to measure projects and find out where I am in the race.

 
February goals are to finish these wips:
      Dahlia cardigan
      From dawn till dusk shawlette
      Baby cardigan
      pinstripe slouch hat
      Round carpet

also start and finish:
   Olivia's butterfly hat
   Molly hat
   Brea bag
   Lucy's owl toy
   The parlor cat
  

Enchanting:

Hogwarts at Ravelry group. Rotation 4 starts February 18. Join now and pick your house. I really want to get into Ravenclaw house. This is my first time doing this and really want to have some knitting fun and challenges.

Thanks for watching. Be sure to join the group in ravelry too.

Episode 41

Topic Changes

Nightowls- Works in progress

Sun Up- Finished objects

Prey- Next on the needles

Shinny- New purchases

Sundown- Life happenings at the end of the day

Dawning- 2015 Crazy goals/ plan

Enchanting- Ravelry groups news/ cool happenings

Night Owls:

Cute Dachshund by Australian Women's magazine

Sojourn Mitts by Robin Sample

Brimmed hat by Louisa Harding 

 everyday socks by

Sun up:

Ashton Shawlette by Dee O'Keefe

 Prey:

Rest of Pond View alpaca farms order

work from crazy January plan

Shinny:

none

Sundown:

Playing catch up, trying to get everything done.

Knitting for Pond view alpaca farm

Dawning:

feel like I am behind, still need to measure projects and find out where I am in the race.

Enchanting:

None this week, but stay tuned for more next week

Thanks for watching. Be sure to join the group in ravelry too.

 Episode 40
 New Year New Start

Topic Changes

Nightowls- Works in progress

Sun Up- Finished objects

Prey- Next on the needles

Shinny- New purchases

Sundown- Life happenings at the end of the day

Dawning- 2015 Crazy goals/ plan

Enchanting- Ravelry groups news/ cool happenings

Night Owls:

Ashton Shawlette by Dee O'Keefe

Cute Dachshund by Australian Women's

Dinosaur Jr. by Katie Boyette

Sojourn Mitts by Robin Sample

Basic baby cardigan by Alana Dakos

Brimmed hat by Louisa Harding 

Hermineses everyday socks by

Sun up:

Vintage Flower Bag by Jenni Ford

Tabitha the destash kitty by Oliver Bolivar

February toddler tunic by Heather Ramsey

Hugs and Kisses shrug by Paula Gaumer

Crochet wrap around baby booties by Ashely Prisbrey

Solid socks Mystery Feb/ Mar 2011 by Lisa Stichweh

Amstel hat by Courtney Kelley

 Prey:

Rest of Pond View alp[aca farms order

work from crazy January plan

Shinny:

crochet squares from mad about pooh

crochet squares from mirmiad wiggle

crochet squares from sb mommy

Swap package from Gina

Swap package from Liz

Rhinebeck enhancements

Little red mitten enhancements

Sundown:

Christmas knitting

sick since before Christmas

No time to record with kids being home and not quite time.

kids are back to small talk (speech therapy)

finally feeling better-ish

clean house mostly

Knitting for Pond view Alpaca farm

Really want to become a regular podcaster

Dawning:

Crazy Stash Down Marathon Knitting

*42,195 meters*

Goes tell January 1st to December 31st, 2015.

Everything counts as long as you can measure it.

( Knitting, crochet, spinning, plastic canvas, sewing, weaving, ect.)

-any wips count for total meterage when finished during this time

-spinning counts per ply + total length when finished plying together

- plastic canvas counts per weight, then measure out what the length would for that weight

-Anything that I designs counts for 3 times the finished length. But must have a finished pattern written out too. ( swatch, project, and finished pattern written out)

Sewing, total amount used

*Will make monthly goals to keep on track

-also have quarterly updates on progress- if on track I get rewards

1st quarter: Namaste bag

2nd quarter: $200.00 for yarn

3rd quarter:  Yarn club membership

4th quarter: Set of Hiya Hiya Sharps Interchangeable needles

Enchanting:

None this week, but stay tuned for more next week

Thanks for watching. Be sure to join the group in ravelry too.

Episode 39

Works in progress:

Dahila Cardigan by Heather Zoppetti

Vintage Flower Bag by Jenni Ford

Felia Socks by Michaela Orth
Ashton Shawlette by Dee O'Keefe
From Dawn till Dusk by Tetiana Otruta

Finished Objects:

2 Summer Flies Again shawls by Donna Griffin

Simple Summer Socks by Liz Pankratz
Valdia Shawl by Noran Gaughan
Kudzu Shawl by Rachel Henry
Sarah's christmas ball by ceci9293
Tiny wings by Trish Young
Woven Christmas Heart by Didde
Last Minute slouch by Madelinetosh
Declan's hat by Samantha Kirby
Brimmed hats (2) by Louisa Harding
Sock head hats (4) by Kelly McClure
Martha Cowl scarf by Lthingies
Lovely mittens (4) by Suann Wentworth
Christmas present ornament ring (2) by Doni Speogle
Christmas star by Leonie Morgan
Christmas tree by Magdalena Roslaniec
Smooth Fox's charity square number 2 (7) by Donna Mason-Svara
Wreath ornament by Ion Camelia
Barbie crochet circle jacket by Kelly Mullan
Barbie ball gown by Cagaroo Crafts
Quick and simple Christmas tree by Hannicraft 

Past events/ Things talked about this episode:
Rhinebeck Trip-good
                        -bad
                        -outcome
                        - treasures
New camera
New scenery
sick/ sharing the cold
Knitting for Pond view Alpaca farm
New years goals- totals/ what to expect
Christmas shopping
Christmas knitting


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Episode 38 

Works in progress:

Solid socks mystery Feb/ Mar 2011 by Lisa Stichweh
Simple Summer Socks by Liz Pankratz
Felia Socks by Michaela Orth
Summer Flies Again by Donna Griffin
Easy Hexagon Pattern by Elizabeth Trantham

Finished Objects:

Toe- up toddler socks by Gen Nielsen

Calla Shoulder shawl by Annie Smith
Hey, Teach! by Helene Rush
Dear Me Socks by Lorla Luder
Toddler Socks by Purl Soho

Hibernating:
Dahila Cardigan by Heather Zoppetti
Celine- Round carpet by Drops designs
Wings by Ailsa Daly
Special** Frogging** Special
Camille Cardigan by Gretchen Ronnevik

Watching and Reading: 
Bitten Tv show- based on Kelly Armstrong book series 
Downton Abby - historical based fiction tv show
Podcasts

Up Comming:
Rhinebeck Trip
Special episode coming up on Thursday
Another Summer Flies Again shawl in pink
Orange Valdia Shawl

Thanks for watching. Be sure to join the group in ravelry too.

Episode 37

Works in progress:

Solid socks mystery Feb/ Mar 2011 by Lisa Stichweh

Toe- up toddler socks by Gen Nielsen

Calla Shoulder shawl by Annie Smith

Dahila Cardigan by Heather Zoppetti
Camille Cardigan by Gretchen Ronnevik
Celine- Round carpet by Drops designs
Wings by Ailsa Daly

Finished Objects:
Baby hat
Lily's cardigan by Stitchlogue or Calista Yoo
Composite by Kelly Brooker
Eyelet Squares blanket by Linda Cyr
Spanish Mantilla by Mrs. L. Addie Crandall Smith
Kelly ruffled party dress by Lynne Sears
Dainty Earrings by Julie A. Bolduc
Large Royal Earrings by Jessica Zeltner
Simple Pineapple Top Bag by Fatima
Tip Top Tank by Amanda Tipton

Watching and Reading:
Bitten Tv show- based on Kelly Armstrong book series 
Downton Abby - historical based fiction tv show
Shelock  Tv show
Divergent Books by Veronica Roth

Thanks for watching. Be sure to join the group in ravelry too.

Episode 36: I am back!

Finished Objects:

Crochet baby set by Nell Armstrong

Julian vest by Raya Budrevich

Sweet little granny hat by Ana Figueira

gail (aka night song) by Jane Araujo

Baby- love sling by Alice Wilson

knitted rose medallion by Therese de Dillmont

Breakwater top by Jodi Lewanda

Works in progress:

Solid socks mystery Feb/ Mar 2011 by Lisa Stichweh

Toe- up toddler socks by Gen Nielsen

Calla Shoulder shawl by Annie Smith

Dahila Cardigan by Heather Zoppetti

Up Coming:

Work through queue

use up all the yarn from garage sale bag

posssible vkn's?

Going Ons:

School starts soon

hoping to get some more camping in

Sunrise:

Good night ya' all.

Episode 35

Finished Objects:

Moss and Lace toddler sock by Sheryl Greenfield

waitting for spring is blocked and beautiful

Works in progress:
Nutkin socks by Beth La Pensee
Marjamets Shawl by Kadri Sts
Trillian by Martina Behm

Up Coming:

2 shawls for 2 swap partners
Olivia's Butterfly hat by Calerie Whitten
Abalone sweater by Beata Jezek
Valad by Tammy Bailey
Bee Leaf Half Pi Shawl by Kimberly Pacini
Summer's End by Heather Malloy

Going Ons:

Kindergarten Registration
insulating the house
pricing new winter tires
getting a new deep freezer 

 

Summer KAL/ HAlloween Kal

Anything vampire themed, or vintage. The winners are ????

Sunrise:

Good night ya' all.

Episode 34

Finished Objects:

Car socks

Wating for spring by Alba Cabrera

Table Runner by Lily/ Sugar n'Cream

Chainmaille the good kind, by Heather Ling

Lore Hoodie by Cirilia Rose

Tea cosy ny Lily/ Sugar n' Cream

Promenade Dishcloth by Linda Browning

Starfish Dishcloth by Dione Read

Painted Sun Washcloth by Brain McGaunn

Doily style dishcloth by Lily/ Sugar n'Cream

Leafy Washcloth by Megan Goodacre

Granny Square to wear by Amanda Tipton

Arc-en-Ciel Pullover by Maria Leigh

Crocheted kids dress by Girlie D. de los Reyes

Cygnus Square by Chris Simon

Lillie baby cardigan by Laura Edwards

Pineapple Doily by the spool cotton company

The lonely tree shawl by Sylvia Bo Bilvia

Mallow socks by Wendy Johnson
Girl Rag doll by Fiona McTague
Squares for swaps:

Topsy Turvy by April Moreland
Smooth fox's Mayflower by Donna Mason-Svara
Smooth fox's Jubilee by Donna Mason-Svara
Halloween stuff:
Pumpkin washcloth by Nicky Green
Pumpkin by June Gilbank
Tiny pumpkin applique by Renelle M. Legos
Autumn leaves by Linda Permann
Tiny crochet spider byJulie Kundhi
Pumpkin Time Garland by Karen Wiederhold

Works in progress:
Nutkin socks by Beth La Pensee
Moss and Lace toddler sock by Sheryl Greenfield
Color Affection by Verra Valimaki
Basic Infant Hat by April Moreland
Marjamets Shawl by Kadri Sts

News: New yarn store in London
Knit Stitch
Hours are: Tues-Sat 10-6
Location: 609 Richmond St, London, Ontario
Phone:519-601-7024

 I so can't wait to check it out, poor hubby the things he survives for me.

 

Up Coming:

Olivia's Butterfly hat by Calerie Whitten
Abalone sweater by Beata Jezek
Valad by Tammy Bailey
Bee Leaf Half Pi Shawl by Kimberly Pacini
Summer's End by Heather Malloy

Going Ons:

 

School is going well for Cathy
No rhinebeck this year, hopefully next year though
Wen to niagara falls for the weekend instead, much cheaper, and closer with the kids.
Only a 2 1/2 hour drive as aposed to 10 plus 3 hour drive. One way that is. But I believe that is worth it, at least to me.

Summer KAL/ HAlloween Kal

Anything vampire themed, or vintage. May enter more than one project to win some cool prizes.

Will be closed when I record next. Hopping to do so for Wed.

Sunrise:

Good night ya' all.

Episode 33

Finished Objects:

Arbor top by Melissa Burt

Plowing match squares

Teresa's 10 minute crochet premie hat by Teresa Bowman

Little Dahlia by Chris Simon

Gem Star by Chris Simon

Shull Shawl by Kungen Och Majkis

Works in progress:

Arc-en-Ciel Pullover by Maria Leigh

The lonely tree shawl by Sylvia Bo Bilvia

Mallow socks by Wendy Johnson

Topsy Turvy by April Moreland

Girl Rag doll by Fiona McTague

Up Coming:

Finish socks

Local Fair

Purple hats-

Finish all old projects

Finish doll

Going Ons:

George is gone

Heat wave and now a cold front

School started and chipped my front tooth

Thoughts are with Tina from Knitting Blooms and Katie from Knitting on the fly for the loss of their beloved pets. Mickey and Sebastion

Twist- was fun and Montreal trip 

Summer KAL

Anything vampire themed, or vintage. May enter more than one project to win some cool prizes.

runs from June 1st to October 31st

Prizes. to fallow

Sunrise:

Good night ya' all.

Episode 32

Finished Objects:

Knit

Mobus cowl by mary maxim

7 Squares for the IMP 

Teapot cozy by Alexis Layton

Amber waves by Janet Nogle

Doll dress

Crochet

4 (six inch) circle granny squares by Meg Prescott

My Heart dishcloth by Jannel Schlossmon

Baby blanket- giant granny square

2 Squares for Cowboy charity

Small exchange Doily by James G. Davis

Spiral Tap Crochet dishcloth by Whitney Christmas

Barbie doll clothes

Works in progress:

Arc-en-Ciel Pullover by Maria Leigh

Arbor top by Melissa Burt

Plowing match squares

Girl Rag doll by Fiona McTague

 Next on the needles:

finish doll, Arbor top, plowing match squares and granny squares for swap. I really want all my socks done for the fall. Maybe enter in my local fall fair. I really just want to cast on all the  things, but am forcing myself to finish all the old stuff first. Just too much stuff sitting around.

Watching:

True Blood

Other News:

Mary Maxim Tent sale: August 15 to September 2nd.

Twist: August 24-25

K-W Knitters Fair: September 14th

Rhinebeck: October 19-20th

Summer KAL

Anything vampire themed, or vintage. May enter more than one project to win some cool prizes.

runs from June 1st to October 31st

Prizes. to fallow

Sunrise:

Good night ya' all.

Episode 31,  July 30, 2013

No Show Notes this week. Sorry

Episode 30

Embrace- Finished Objects:
Gamayun Bird Shawl by Natalia Sha
Pockets and baby monster by Bonnie Jacobs
Abagail Sweater by Kay Squared
Wise Old Owl Sweater by Bernat
Owl Pillow by Bernat
Tracks socks by Oz knitter
Meredith Dress by Ruth Maddock
Hiya Hiya Barbie dress by Qianer Huang
Hiya Hiya Maple leaf socks by Qianer Huang
Andi Cardigan by Marika Tobak
#368 top by Sticka till Barbie


Fledglings- Works in progress:
Marjaments shawl by Kadri Sts
Vintage Blanket/ Pillow by Myra and son
Once upon a time blanket by Caitlin French
Firmaments lace shawl by Bonnie Sennot


Hunting- Next on the needles:
Arc-en-Ciel Pullover by Maria Leigh
Arbor top by Melissa Burt
#48 and #49 from Myra's knitting lessons No.1


Watching:
Criminal Minds- almost done with season 4
Sherlock- season 1- one episode left in the season
Advengers: the cartoon - awesome


Other News:
Knitters Frolic
Buttons
Knit 1 heart too wash cloth kal


Summer KAL
runs from June 1st to August 31st
Prizes. to fallow


Sunrise:
Good night ya' all.

hey ya all, here is the other books I was thinking about doing a knit-a-long from.

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/library/ldu/wsa.html

if you are interested check them out, they are pretty cool.

Episode 29

Fledglings:
Wise Old Owl Sweater by Bernat
Gamayun Bird Shawl by Natalia Sha
Abagail Sweater by Kay Squared
Pockets and baby monster by Bonnie Jacobs

Embrace:
Chubby Chirps by Rebecca Danger
Cheri Hat by Jennie Harrell
Let's Party Skirt by Lynn King

Newborn baby hat by Rachel Choi

Spokes Cuff Bracelet by Mercedes

Easy Circle Crochet Doily by Ashley Misiak

Flower Power Dishcloth by Doni Speigle

The Essential Dishcloth by Nothing Too

Flower Mill Coaster by Aurora Suominen

Knitted Lacy Round Cloth by Rhonda White

Henry's Sweater by Sara Elizabeth Kellner

Father's Day Socks #80226 by Lion Brand Yarn 

Gotta Love Me Monster by Kimberly Kwon 

Ditto by Berroco Design Team

Hunting:
Lost Girl

Sunrise:
Good night ya' all.

Episode 28: April 3, 2013
Show Notes

Fledglings:
Wise Old Owl Sweater by Bernat
Gamayun Bird Shawl by Natalia Sha
Ditto Cardigan By Berroco
Firmaments Lace Shawl by Bonnie Sennott
Volute Cabled Socks by Fierdre - Frogged
Abagail Sweater by Kay Squared

Embrace:
The Great Wall Socks 4 By Qianer Huang
Mod Hex Afghan by Lion Brand Yarn

Hunting:
Lost Girl

Sunrise:
Good night ya' all.

Episode 27

Show Notes
Fledglings:
Firmaments Lace Shawl by Bonnie Sennott
Ditto Cardigan By Berroco
Volute Cabled Socks by Fierdre
Wise Old Owl Sweater by Bernat
Gamayun Bird Shawl by Natalia Sha
The Great Wall Socks 4 By Qianer Huang
Mod Hex Afghan by Lion Brand Yarn
Abagail Sweater by Kay Squared

Embrace:
Lil Legwarmers 2 by Annie Skarphol

Hunting:
NCIS
Lost Girl
Once Upon a Time
Arrow

Sudductions:
3 pairs of Hiya Hiya Sharp needles
sizes bought 2.5mm, 2.75mm, 3.5mm needles

Knitters Pride Fabric Knitting Needle Case (small) Bought on EBay (USA)
Knitters Pride Fabric Knitting Needle Case (large) Bought on EBay (UK)

Sunrise:
Good night ya all.