The Knit Shift Episode 51: A Little Swearing and A Lot of Strawberries
Show notes | Episode 50: Handspun Happiness
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Finished Knit
The Age of Brass and Steam kerchief, heavily modified Knit from handspun from my pal Caysie on US 7 needles
Work in Progress
Out of Darkness shawl by Sylvia Bo Bilvia, on US 5 (3.75 mm) needles, knit from sock yarn I dyed
KALs
Started April 1: the Friend KAL (or “friendalong”). Use hashtag #TKSfriendalong and #TKSKAL.
Spinning
Hoping to start spinning some mixed BFL from Woolgatherings
Yarms!
Knit Picks Capretta in Caviar and Wine
Odds and Ends
Resurrected old knit: Habitat by Jared Flood, knit from Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Hayloft in April 2011
Movie recommendation: Eye in the Sky
Beauty recommendation: Babyfoot. (This link provides the same tips I did — soak before, wear the mask longer than it says, and then soak each day afterward.)
The Knit Shift Episode 50: Handspun Happiness
Show notes | Episode 49: Antarktis Winners and Azaleas
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.
Works in Progress
Stockinette socks — Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in Harold’s Purple Crayon and Opal sock yarn on U.S. 1 (2.25 mm)
The Age of Brass and Steam kerchief, knit from handspun from my pal Caysie on US 7 needles
KALs
Started April 1: the Friend KAL (or “friendalong”). Use hashtag #TKSfriendalong and #TKSKAL.
(The drawings were done for the winners of the Antarktis KAL. Watch the episode to find out who won! Prizes included chocolate from colonial Williamsburg and a DPN cozy from Kitchen Counter Crafter.)
Patterns of the Week
Night at the Theatre by Lucia Pane
Viriditas by Shannon Squire Designs
Moonlight Garden shawl by Mandarines
Podcast of the Week
Charlotte and Gus
Random bits
The Knit Shift Episode 49: Antarktis Winners and Azaleas
Show notes | Episode 48: Pompom Security Questions
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
Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure knit on US 1 (2.25 mm) needles out of Lamby Toes Moonpie Merino in Bad Egg. Have any advice on how to secure a pompom? Please leave a comment or message me on Ravelry!
Works in Progress
Stockinette socks — Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in Harold’s Purple Crayon and Opal sock yarn on U.S. 1 (2.25 mm)
KALs
A KAL for the Antarktis shawl ends March 31. Use the hashtag #tksKAL on Instagram to play along, and come by the Rav group to see progress shots! The pattern designer, Janina Kallio, has generously donated a copy of one of her patterns as a prize. A prize from Kitchen Counter Crafter is also available. The Rav group has the details.
Starting April 1: the Friend KAL (or “friendalong”). Use hashtag #TKSfriendalong.
Yarms
No yarms, but I got a sweet llama bag from Danica Studio at Mongrel in Richmond. A store locator for Danica Studio products can be found here.
Breweries visited in Richmond
And finally, here’s a link to the sweet dog reunion story I mentioned.
The Knit Shift Episode 48: Pompom Security Questions
Show notes | Episode 47: Happy Podcast-a-versary
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.
Works in Progress
Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure knit on US 1 (2.25 mm) needles out of Lamby Toes Moonpie Merino in Bad Egg
Northport Hat by Amy Miller knit on US 1.5 (2.5 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) on Knit Picks Palette (my modification: cast on for medium size and increased to large after ribbing)
Stockinette socks — Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in Harold’s Purple Crayon and Opal sock yarn on U.S. 1 (2.25 mm)
KALs
A KAL for the Antarktis shawl ends March 31. Use the hashtag #tksKAL on Instagram to play along, and come by the Rav group to see progress shots! The pattern designer, Janina Kallio, has generously donated a copy of one of her patterns as a prize. A prize from Kitchen Counter Crafter is also available. The Rav group has the details.
Starting April 1: the Friend KAL (or “friendalong”). Use hashtag #TKSfriendalong.
Yarms
Studio Pigeoncreek handspun, via a swap
Patterns of the week
Mrs. Blandings by Casapinka
A Certain Darkness by Sylvia Bo Bilvia
The Knit Shift Episode 47: Happy Podcast-a-versary
Show notes | Episode 46: In Hat-ville
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.
KALs
A KAL for the Antarktis shawl ends March 31. Use the hashtag #tksKAL on Instagram to play along, and come by the Rav group to see progress shots! The pattern designer, Janina Kallio, has generously donated a copy of one of her patterns as a prize. A prize from Kitchen Counter Crafter is also available. The Rav group has the details.
Finished Knits
Stockinette socks knit on US 0 (2 mm) needles out of Malabrigo Sock in Arco Iris
Works in Progress
Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure knit on US 1 (2.25 mm) needles out of Lamby Toes Moonpie Merino in Bad Egg
Northport Hat by Amy Miller knit on US 1.5 (2.5 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) on Knit Picks Palette (my modification: cast on for medium size and increased to large after ribbing)
Sock yarn blanket — details on my Rav page
Future Knits
A scarf for my brother
Socks from Desert Vista Dye Works Viso in the Harold’s Purple Crayon colorway
A Friends KAL — or a “friend-a-long” — a chance to honor a friend, make something for a friend, make something from yarn from a friend. Starts April 1.
Giveaway
I’m hosting a giveaway for a skein of Lakes Yarn and Fiber Lochsa DK in the Hansa colorway. This Rav thread has the details.
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