Show notes: This podcast is available on iTunes. I am on Instagram and Ravelry.  There is a The Knit Shift group on Ravelry. (Congrats to Renecia, who won the drawing for a skein of Vesper Sock Yarn!)

In progress:

Stockinette socks from Gale’s Art Wonder Sock (75-25 BFL/nylon) in Graffiti & Asphalt.

Serena Shadow Shawl by Antonia Shankland. Knit from Copper Corgi Fiber Studio Savannah Sock in Peacock and Fleece Artist BFL Sock (no colorway). I’m participating in the Stitch Addiction podcast May shawl KAL.

Crochet blanket in Encore Worsted — gray and navy blue. Soft Waves, in Jan Eaton’s “200 Ripple Stitch Patterns.”

Odds and ends

Needle Keepers, for protecting your needles

Freesia by JumperCablesKnitting

Marina by Kate Blackburn

Lipstick of the week: Revlon Super Lustrous in Softsilver Rose

Show notes: This podcast is available on iTunes. I am on Instagram and Ravelry.  Here is The Knit Shift group on Ravelry.

Finished knits:

Nada.

In progress:

Stockinette socks, toe-up and Magic Looping on U.S. 1.5/2.5mm needles. Using an OnLine SuperSocke via LittleKnits.com.

Serena Shadow Shawl by Antonia Shankland. Knit from Copper Corgi Fiber Studio Savannah Sock in Peacock and Fleece Artist BFL Sock (no colorway). I’m participating in the Stitch Addiction podcast May shawl KAL.

Stockinette socks from Gale’s Art Wonder Sock (75-25 BFL/nylon) in Graffiti & Asphalt.

Spinning:

Still chugging along, learning to spin on my Aaron Makes Stuff spindle. Green fiber of unknown type, via Yarn Barn in Lawrence, Ks.

Yarms! (aka Stash Enhancement)

Blue Moon Fiber Arts 100% Polwarth in High As the Elephant’s Eye

Nomadic Yarns Twisty Sport in When You Play the Game of Thrones  (plus a project bag)

Jill Draper Esopus in Deepest Cypress

Hello Yarn 100% BFL fiber in Head Banger (July 2014 club colorway)

Yay

Fantoosh! by Kate Davies

Lipstick of the week: Revlon Ultra HD in HD Primrose

Show notes: This podcast is available on iTunes. I am on Instagram and Ravelry.  Here is The Knit Shift group on Ravelry.

I spent the weekend with Kate of the Stitch Addiction podcast and Amanda of Knot a Podcast. Check out Amanda’s Episode 116; she included a segment in which we podcasted together!

This week, I decluttered after reading Let it Go: Zen and the Art of Crafty Minimalism by Rachael Herron). I tried to follow tips from this Marie Kondo book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.

Finished knits:

Socks: Manos del Uruguay sock in Colobri, toe-up two-at-a-time Magic Loop. US 1.5/2.5 mm. Chiaogoo needles.

In progress:

Serena Shadow Shawl by Antonia Shankland. Knit from Copper Corgi Fiber Studio Savannah Sock in Peacock and Fleece Artist BFL Sock (no colorway). I’m participating in the Stitch Addiction podcast May shawl KAL.

Stockinette socks from Gale’s Art Wonder Sock (75-25 BFL/nylon) in Graffiti & Asphalt.

Spinning:

Making slow progress on learning how to spindle spin on my Aaron Makes Stuff spindle. Green yarn of unknown origin, via Yarn Barn in Lawrence, Ks.

Yarms! (plus fiber and other purchases)

(I realized I left out at least one MDS&W purchase. Oops! It’ll be next week …) 

Earrings and a sweater ornament from Jennie the Potter

Hedgehog Fibres Sparkly Merino (merino-silk-sparkle) — no colorway.

Wild Hare Fiber Studio Falklands fiber in Grateful Dyed

Into the Whirled BFL fiber in Sojourn

Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock lightweight in Fire on the Mountain

Marigold Jen BFL/nylon in colorway Forbidden

French Market Fibers Warehouse Sock in Miidnight on the Moonwalk

Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in colorway: Nightfall

Visited:

Fibre Space in Alexandria, Va.

The Knot House in Frederick, Md.

Arlington National Cemetery — specifically, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where we watched the Changing of the Guard

(I don’t know that text showed up at the beginning of the video but I am too lazy to reupload. Oops!)

Show notes: This podcast is available on iTunes. I am on Instagram and Ravelry.  Here is The Knit Shift group on Ravelry.

Finished knits: 

Diluted Cowl, part of the #dilutedcowlKAL on Instagram. I am using Texas Dyed Wool gradient sock in Orange Can Be Neutral.

In progress:

Crochet baby blanket in Soft Waves by Jan Eaton (from 200 Ripple Stitch Patterns — out of print, apparently). US H / 5 mm hook.

Socks: Manos del Uruguay sock in Colobri, toe-up two-at-a-time Magic Loop. US 1.5/2.5 mm. Chiaogoo needles.

A baby sweater: Pattern is Sweet Baby Sweater, a free pattern by Caroline Wiens. US3/3.25mm Chiaogoo needles. Using Opal Neon (discontinued) and Knit Picks Stroll in Buckskin.

Soon to cast on:

I’m participating in the Stitch Addiction podcast May shawl KAL. I am making a Serena Shadow Shawl in Copper Corgi Fiber Studio Savannah Sock in Peacock and Fleece Artist BFL Sock (no colorway).

Yarms:

No stash enhancement this week.

Yay!

I bought a spindle from Aaron Makes Stuff.

Giveaways:

There will be a giveaway for the first person to see me at MDS&W and who utters the magic phrase. Watch this episode to find out! (By the way, I’ll be there Saturday.) That person will receive a skein of Crock-o-Dye sock yarn.

There will be a giveaway of Vesper Sock Yarn (colorway: Autumn Sky) when The Knit Shift podcast group reaches 100 members.

Patterns of the week:

Dundas pullover by GlennaKnits

Semele by Asa Tricosa Designs

Finally:

If you see me at Maryland Sheep and Wool, please say hello!

Edited to add the link to the toe-up gusset and heel tutorial.

Show notes: This podcast is available on iTunes. I am on Instagram and Ravelry.  Here is The Knit Shift group on Ravelry.

Helpful links: This site for toe-up gusset and heel flap tips.

Finished knits: 

Nada.

In progress:

Diluted Cowl, part of the #dilutedcowlKAL on Instagram. I am using Texas Dyed Wool gradient sock in Orange Can Be Neutral.

Socks: Manos del Uruguay sock in Colobri, toe-up two-at-a-time Magic Loop. US 1.5/2.5 mm. Chiaogoo needles.

Soon to cast on:

I’m participating in the Stitch Addiction podcast May shawl KAL.

Which of these should I knit?

Serena Shadow Shawl

Simple Lines

Loon Island Shawl

Yarms:

No stash enhancement this week.

Yay!

My pal Caysie’s beautiful wedding shawl!

Maryland Sheep and Wool:

There will be a giveaway for the first person to see me at MDS&W and who utters the magic phrase. Watch this episode to find out! (By the way, I’ll be there Saturday.)

My favorite vendors: Hobbledehoy/Marigold Jen, Cloverhill Yarn Shop, Justamere Tree Farm, The Fold, Miss Babs (warning: you’ll be in line here for a while)

Check the forecast the day before and plan your wardrobe accordingly.

What to bring: comfy shoes, sunscreen, reusable shopping bag(s), bottled water, frozen bottle water to keep in the car, wet wipes, cash for some vendors who might experience technical problems

Don’t bring: pets (except service animals), wheelie carts.

Lipstick of the week: Clinique Chubby Stick Intense in Mightiest Maraschino