Ep 122 recorded  9/20/23  I love modern medicine FOs Summer Happiness by Concept Creative.  This is a flexible garment that can be worn as a sleeveless top or a poncho.  It’s knit in two pieces then seemed.  I’m using 2 rainbow gradients from Scheepjes Whirl (1 for each piece).  I finished the first piece! Summer Dream (Songe d’ete) designed by Armelle Robert.  Knit in Linea Pura Unico by Lana Grossa in a peachy-orange shade. 1 knitted knocker WIPs 2nd knitted knocker in bamboo pop, doing a series of these in a variety of skin tones Runaway Shorties by Sarah ..read more

Ep 121 written 8/29/23 recorded  9/7/23 Where did summer go? Stash I stopped at Ewe And You Fiber Arts in Windsor, CT and picked up some yarn. 3 skin-tone shades of Bamboo Pop by Universal Yarns.  Knitted Knockers put out a call for knockers in D/DD in neutrals and skin tones and these three skeins will be all knitted knockers. 1 skein of Baby Alpaca Brush by Plymouth Yarns, an Alpaca/acrylic blend.   2 skeins of Araucanis Huasco Coton in the Perito Merino and Inca Del Sol colorways WIPs Hitchhiker #8? 9? In Lion Briand Shawl in a Ball (discontinued) in the purple/gray/whit ..read more

Ep 120 recorded  8/2/23 FOs Sock for Thing 1.  This is the sock I’ve reknit 4 or 5 times.  I’m now making him a tube sock and I’ll measure his foot and add an afterthought heel on Christmas morning. WIPs Hitchhiker #8? 9? In Lion Briand Shawl in a Ball (discontinued).   Snowflake Sweater Scarf using Big Twist Heather in Grey bought at Joann’s, by Knitatude 2nd Sock for Thing 1.   Summer Happiness by Concept Creative.  This is a flexible garment that can be worn as a sleeveless top or a poncho.   New cast on, Vivian by Ysolda Teague knit in Lana ..read more

Ep 119 recorded  7/14/23 - Tour de Fleece FOs Tanwen cowl for my neighbor, the winner of my prize drawing for all the Knit For Food Knitathon donators WIPs Hitchhiker #8? 9? In Lion Briand Shawl in a Ball (discontinued).  This is a simple garter stitch shawl by Martina Behm. Snowflake Sweater Scarf using Big Twist Heather in Grey bought at Joann’s, I’m onto the 3rd section Davit designed for Berroco by Amy Palmer, knit using Silk Noir by Great Adirondack Yarn Co bought at Rhinebeck last year. This was a project from before my wrist surgery. Spinning Tour de Fleece is in full swi ..read more

Ep 118 recorded  6/29/23 I can knit!  I can even Purl! FOs Pride Shawl I finished it about 20 minutes ago.  Pattern is Willowbrook by Brenda Castiel.   WIPs Hitchhiker #8? 9? In Lion Briand Shawl in a Ball (discontinued).  This is a simple garter stitch shawl by Martina Behm. Snowflake Sweater Scarf designed by Knitatude using Big Twist Heather in Grey bought at Joann’s On the Run I’m very excited that my wrist is healing nicely and I’ll be back in ballet class next week! I’ve Got Sunshine Date night in Boston!   ..read more

Ep 117 recorded  6/5/23 Back from break, had wrist surgery WIPs Socks for Thing 1 – turned the heel (again!) Davit finished the body and blocked!  I need to seam the shoulders and hopefully I’ll be able to knit sleeves soon because I am SOOOO CLOSE Find Your Fade designed by Andrea Mowry, knit in Midori Bamboo from The Fiber Lady in a discontinued colorway, plus cotton/bamboo sportweight from Great Adirondack Yarn Co.   I’m nearly back to the 2nd lace section after the Knitting Fail from last episode Tanwen cowl (Ravelry)– designed by Thayer Preece Parker.  I finished ..read more

Ep 115 recorded  4/30/23 All the Fails WIPs Socks for Thing 1 – I turned the heel and ran into trouble, more on that later. Davit designed for Berroco by Amy Palmer, knit using Silk Noir by Great Adirondack Yarn Co bought at Rhinebeck last year. I finished one side’s short rows and all I have left to do is the other side’s short rows and sew the back edges to the shoulders.  So close! Find Your Fade designed by Andrea Mowry, knit in Midori Bamboo from The Fiber Lady in a discontinued colorway, plus cotton/bamboo sportweight from Great Adirondack Yarn Co.  Tanwen cowl (Ravelry ..read more

Ep 115 recorded  4/28/23 FOs Socks for Thing 2, the second sock is done! Crochet square for Liberty Crochet Mural.  Today I mailed my square to Vermont.  WIPs Socks for Thing 1 – I knit socks for him for Christmas and already they don’t fit.   Songe d’été – Ravelry Link (Summer Dreams) designed by Dreaming In Chocolate Designs, knit using Linea Pura Unico yarn by Lana Grossa (discontinued)  Davit designed for Berroco by Amy Palmer, knit using Silk Noir by Great Adirondack Yarn Co bought at Rhinebeck last year. I’ve reached the short rows for the back, I’m nearly d ..read more

Ep 112 recorded  3/1/23 Back from a Break Hey all, long time no talk.  I’d planned to take a few weeks off and it just… stretched.  The truth is I’d lost my mojo, not in podcasting but in knitting, and it’s really hard to run a knitting podcast when you’re hardly knitting.  WIPs Songe d’été – Ravelry Link (Summer Dreams) designed by Dreaming In Chocolate Designs, knit using Linea Pura Unico yarn by Lana Grossa (discontinued)  Davit designed for Berroco by Amy Palmer, knit using Silk Noir by Great Adirondack Yarn Co  Frog Princess Dress Blanket by Carol Hladik, a P ..read more

Ep 111 recorded  6/8/22  Segments this week include: Wearables, FO, Wips, Out and About, and I’ve Got Sunshine.  A note on showlinks – all links to Ravelry are clearly labelled as such and all links for yarn are directly to the dyer’s website. Wearbles It’s been gorgeously warm here, even insanely hot 2 days, so I’ve worn summer handknits.  No Day But Today Linen Butterflies Watermelon Shawl Strawberry Blossoms Lotus Mandala shawls FOs 48-st sock for E in red sock yarn, finished the first sock.  Allegro by Wisdom Yarns, distributed by Universal Yarns.  May be disc ..read more