Show notes | Episode 66: Exciting News
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KALs
Fall Shawl KAL — #TKSfallshawl on Instagram. Aug. 1 – Oct. 31. Details here. FO thread here.
Finished objects
Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann, knit on US 3 (3.25 mm) needles from Socks that Rock Lightweight in Jengu and Knit Picks Capretta scraps
— Pattern wiki on Ravelry
— Spreadsheet I used to track rows
— Tip I used for lengthening the back (the “center 90”)
Garter Yoke Baby Cardi by Jennifer Hoel — knit from Socks that Rock Mediumweight in Vine Maple (US 4 needles)
Wee Leafy Baby Set hat by Pamela Wynne (US 4 needles)
Works in Progress
Heavily modified Anders sweater by Sorren Kerr. Knit from Periwinkle Sheep Watercolors Sock in Thunderstorm and Plymouth Happy Feet 100 Splash in Autumn. US 3 needles.
Line Break by Veera Valimaki with Hedgehog Fibres Sock in Ghost. US 6 needles
Stockinette socks knit from Online Super Socke Forest – #1907 on US 1 (2.25 mm) Chiaogoo needles
Stockinette socks knit from Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock (MCN) — colorway Nightfall. U.S. 1 Chiaogoo needles. This yarn is bleeding on my hands as I knit it.
Sock yarn blanket — details on my Rav page
Bags
Future Knits
Dreiecke hat, with Periwinkle Sheep Watercolors Sock in 11 Ways to Dry a Chili Pepper
Yarms
Hedgehog Fibres Twist Sock in Magic Potion
Pattern of the Week
Hello, Hello by Kirsten Kapur
Podcast Mention
My dear friend Caysie started doing video updates for her blog. Check out her blog and YouTube channel!
The Knit Shift Episode 66: Exciting News
Show notes | Episode 65: Sorry, Yarn, I Love My Cowboy Boots More
This podcast is available on iTunes and YouTube (please subscribe if you haven’t!). I am on Instagram and Ravelry. There is a Knit Shift group on Ravelry.
If you missed my Texas travel vlogs, check them out here, here and here.
Thanks to Caroline for sending me a copy of her new shawl design!
KALs
Fall Shawl KAL — #TKSfallshawl on Instagram. Aug. 1 – Oct. 31. Details here. FO thread here.
Works in Progress
Line Break by Veera Valimaki with Hedgehog Fibres Sock in Ghost. US 6 needles
Stockinette socks knit from Online Super Socke Forest – #1907 on US 1 (2.25 mm) Chiaogoo needles
Stockinette socks knit from Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock (MCN) — colorway Nightfall. U.S. 1 Chiaogoo needles. This yarn is bleeding on my hands as I knit it.
Yarms
From Knitting Fairy in Grand Prairie, Texas — Fairy Knits minis and Round Table Yarns Merlin Sock (self-striping) in the colorway Luf Talkying.
From West 7th Wool in Fort Worth, Texas — Yarn Carnival Fire Dancer in colorway London, 1665. Two bags from KC’s Pockets to Go.
From The Tinsmith’s Wife in Comfort, Texas — two skeins of Life In The Long Grass Fine Sock in colorway Beachcomber
From Hill Country Weavers in Austin, Texas — two skeins of YOTH Little Brother in the colorway Shiitake.
Odds and Ends
My boots came from Allen’s Boots.
Download your own NASA posters here.
Giveaway
I announced the winner of a copy of the Riley Rose Shawl pattern, generously donated by Jen of the Down Cellar Studio audio podcast.
The Knit Shift Episode 65: Sorry, Yarn, I Love My Cowboy Boots More
Show notes | Episode 64: Bib Status Achieved
This podcast is available on iTunes and YouTube (please subscribe if you haven’t!). I am on Instagram and Ravelry. There is a Knit Shift group on Ravelry.
Finished knits
Poncho – knit by my mom out of Knit Picks Capretta in Platinum
Pattern is 14 Karat by Knit Purl Hunter, with a slight modification.
Works in Progress
Stockinette socks knit from Online Super Socke Forest – #1907 on US 1 (2.25 mm) Chiaogoo needles
Fall Shawl KAL — #TKSfallshawl on Instagram. Aug. 1 – Oct. 31
Line Break by Veera Valimaki with Hedgehog Fibres Sock in Ghost. US 6 needles
Future Knits
Plymouth Yarn Happy Feet 100 Splash (colorway 104) and Periwinkle Watercolors Sock (colorway Thunderstorm)
Odds and Ends
Patterns of the Week
Sea Grass by Janina Kallio
Bella Luna by Diana Rozenshteyn
Lipstick of the Week
The Knit Shift Episode 64: Bib Status Achieved
Show notes | Episode 63: Sometimes, Finding A Title is Hard
This podcast is available on iTunes and YouTube (please subscribe if you haven’t!). I am on Instagram and Ravelry. (There is a Knit Shift group on Ravelry.
FOs
stockinette socks from Black Market Wool – Rollins Smooth Sock(sock blank) on US 0 (2 mm Chiaogoo)
Sock Tips
Wendy Johnson’s toe-up gusset and heel flap
Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off
Yarms
Hedgehog Fibres Sock in Agave (July club)
New project bag from Nekozuki Knits
KAL
A fall shawl knitalong — #TKSfallshawl on Instagram. Aug. 1 – Oct. 31
I’m going to make Line Break by Veera Valimaki with Hedgehog Fibres Sock in Ghost.
Pattern giveaway
Details here
The Knit Shift Episode 63: Sometimes, Finding A Title is Hard
Show notes | Episode 62: Cottage Weekend
This podcast is available on iTunes and YouTube (please subscribe if you haven’t!). I am on Instagram and Ravelry. (Lennis is on Instagram and Ravelry.) There is a Knit Shift group on Ravelry.
WIPs
Lennis – Must Stash Yarns in R2D2, carried in a Mrs. Brown’s bags
Laura – sockinette socks from Black Market Wool – Rollins Smooth Sock (sock blank) on US 0 (2 mm Chiaogoo)
Yarms
Lennis – Bakery Bears merino/silk in Chatsworth Gold (only available to patrons of her podcast)
Laura — Hedgehog Fibres Twist Sock in Candyfloss (club colorway)
The Knit Shift 