Stay ConnectedWhere the Yarn Meets the Road – Work from Home Edition. Hi, I’m Jen! I’m a knitter, and in non-pandemic times, I’m a commuter. For now, let’s chat about knitting while I work from home until I get back on the road again. Come along for the ride!
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Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie. I used Megan Williams' OMG heel
Two Lane Highway Rage by Sarah Stevens of Oh! Loops yarn & Fiber By Design podcast in Voolenvine Yarns (and it's Blitzed Fingering, not Glitz - oops) by Kristin from YarnGasm podcast
Actually Knitting PALKAL - the official dates are July 1 - October 1, 2014
Test knit - more to come when the pattern is released
Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014
I think I need to make some lists like I did for Stash Dash - one for this and one for the Down Cellar Studio PigSkinParty. Thank you to cozycapecottage for posting about the FAL on her blog.
Party Bus
Exploding Vanilla TARDIS socks in Little Mount Yarn Co Wanderer Sock
Check out the Ravelry group for a chance to win a skein of the yarn and a set of gnome stitch markers.
There is also a coupon code for 15% off your entire purchase from the Little Mount Yarn Co. Etsy shop for Commuter Knitter listeners, but you'll have to tune into the episode for that ;-) The coupon code runs through November 1st.
Don't forget about the giveaway for Mystic Shawls full review on the blog that runs until September 17th - just one day left!
Road Maps
Review of New American Knits by Amy Christoffers. Thank you to F+W Media and Interweave Press for providing a copy for my review.
By Amy Christoffers
Interweave / F+W; $24.99
Traffic Report
Podcasts I Enjoy - Video Edition
Road Trips
Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm
Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 26-28th
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Drive
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie. I used Megan Williams' OMG heel
Down Cellar Studio PigSkinParty
Two Lane Highway Rage by Sarah Stevens of Oh! Loops yarn & Fiber By Design podcast in Voolenvine Yarns (and it's Blitzed Fingering, not Glitz - oops) by Kristin from YarnGasm podcast
Actually Knitting PALKAL - the official dates are July 1 - October 1, 2014
Party Bus
Exploding Vanilla TARDIS socks in Little Mount Yarn Co Wanderer Sock
Check out the Ravelry group for a chance to win a skein of the yarn and a set of gnome stitch markers.
There is also a coupon code for 15% off your entire purchase from the Little Mount Yarn Co. Etsy shop for Commuter Knitter listeners, but you'll have to tune into the episode for that ;-)
Don't forget about the giveaway for Mystic Shawls full review on the blog that runs until September 17th.
Trip Planner
Finish-along in the podcast group - thanks to maggievienna for the suggestion! If you have projects started before September 1 and need some motivation to finish them before the end of the year, then join us!
That said, I still have the itch to cast on Elfe for the #sknitalong with Kristi and Sarah from In a Sknit
Traffic Report
Podcasts I Enjoy - Audio Edition 2014
Stay tuned to the blog later this week for the Video edition of the list
Road Trips
Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm
Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 26-28th
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
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Ginny's Cardigan in a Fat Squirrel Project Bag
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie
Trip Planner
Your Mileage May Vary
Who knows what I was trying to ask during this segment? Really just thinking aloud about monogamous knitting vs. polyamorous knitting. Maybe we should call it focused knitting? Anyway, if you could follow my train of thought, feel free to share in this week's episode thread in the Ravelry group.
Road Maps
Check out the blog for a review of Modern Baby Crochet by Stacey Trock
Don't forget about the giveaway for Mystic Shawls full review on the blog
Road Trips
Lots of goodies!
Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm
Western CT Yarn Crawl - Facebook - September 26-28th
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Hitofude out of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Volga for Camp Loopy Project 2
TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 2014
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Purloining my own show notes from last year when I talked about subbing a different yarn that is not the same gauge:
How to substitute yarn of a different gauge in a pattern. A little bit of math is involved, but it's not too difficult. Pattern gauge - 4 sts per inch Personal gauge - 4.5 - 5 sts per inch Stitches at the bust to get desired size, which in this case for me is 34: x sts/34" = 5sts/1" x = 34*5 x = 170 sts This will be the number of stitches needed across bust to get the desired 34" bust measurement. Next, look through the pattern to find which size gives that number of stitches at the bust. Use the numbers for that size in order to get the size I want.Rearview Mirror
Camp Loopy 2013 - where are they now?
Road Maps
Review of Mystic Shawls by Anna Dalvi, released by Cooperative Press
Check out my full review on the blog with a chance to win an e-copy for yourself!
Hop on the Party Bus
Congratulations to the winder of the giveaway for a cube sock bag by Sue and Sandy of Prairie Bag Works on Etsy. Thank you again to Sue and Sandy for providing the bag for the giveaway!
Road Trips
Bridgewater Country Fair - August 15-17, 2014
Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm
Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 26-28th
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
NYS Sheep & Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Winding Cable Knee Socks - Camp Loopy #1 finished with one day to spare!
515 yds / 471 m done for Stash Dash brings my total to 851 yds / 778 m
Bridgewater Country Fair
I mention Michelle from the ACTually Knitting Podcast
I talk a bit about podcasters being competitive with one another. I mention the Knitmore Girls, In a Sknit, Knitting Butterflies, and the Prairie Girls - all of whom have competitive spirits
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TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 2014
Hitofude out of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Volga for Camp Loopy Project 2
Current square count (as of recording) - 207/252 squares crocheted; 165 seamed up. Decided to start seaming and ran with that motivation while it lasts!
Trip Planner
Camp Loopy #3 - favorite color
I chose the Three Irish Girls Kells Sport Merino in Land of Happy. I will knit either Ginny's Cardigan or Pomme de pin.
Rearview Mirror
Camp Loopy 2013 - where are they now?
And So Are You? by Rose Beck
Hop on the Party Bus
Congratulations to the winner of the InfiniTAM by Deborah Tomasello!
New Giveaway for a cube sock bag by Sue and Sandy of Prairie Bag Works on Etsy
Road Trips
Bridgewater Country Fair - August 15-17, 2014
Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm
Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 26-28th
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived At Your Destination
No new FOs this time. Stash Dash total stands at 336 yards / 307 m
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TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 2014
Project #1 - Winding Cable Socks in Cascade Heritage Paints in Briar Rose
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit & Spin Podcast
Changing course for Stash Dash - the Granny Square blanket will yield 4356 yards / 3981 m !!
Current square count (as of recording) - 180 of 252 squares. Plan is to crochet 3 squares per day to leave me 19 days for seaming.
Trip Planner
Camp Loopy # 2 - knit or crochet something that reminds you of your favorite place to relax. I will be knitting Hitofude out of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Volga. Reminds me of my favorite photo from our honeymoon in Disney World
Rearview Mirror
Checking in to see how I am doing with my goals/guidelines for 2014
Bring more WIPs / UFOs into rotation
More sweaters
More socks for me
Thoughtful yarn purchases
Expand knitting / crochet skills
Road Maps - Review
Big Book of Crochet Stitches by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss
Retails for $14.99 for the eBook, 19.99 for both the print & eBook from ShopMartingale.com
You can find my written review here.
Hop on the Party Bus
Enter in the group to win a copy of InfiniTAM by Deborah Tomasello
Road Trips
I-91 Shop Hop - June 26-29 - Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Rainbow Dash Skyp Rib Socks - yarn from Cuppycake Yarnz on Etsy
Monkey Socks with OMG heel from Blurred Lines by Megan Williams of Stockinette Zombies
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TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 2014
Oranje in Frabjous Fibers Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter
June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Tan House Brook Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde (BostonJen from Down Cellar Studio)
Cambridge Shawl by Carol Sunday
Project #1 - Winding Cable Socks in Cascade Heritage Paints in Briar Rose
Hop on the Party Bus
Enter in the group to win a copy of InfiniTAM by Deborah Tomasello
Road Trips
I-91 Shop Hop - June 26-29 - Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Monkey by Cookie A in Lorna's Laces Solemate
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The Monkeys that started as Pomatomus in Holiday Yarns
Trip Planner
TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 2014
Oranje in Frabjous Fibers Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter
June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Cambridge Shawl by Carol Sunday
Rainbow Dash Skyp Rib Socks - yarn from Cuppycake Yarnz on Etsy
New Projects for this summer:
Barrett by Veronik Avery
Pomme de Pin by Amy Christoffers
Tan House Brook by Jen of Down Cellar Studio
Project #1 - Winding Cable Socks in Cascade Heritage Paints in Briar Rose
Road Trip Recap/Cargo
Connecticut Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival - April 26th - Tolland Agricultural Center in Vernon CT
Sheep buttons from Nifty Thrifty Dry Goods
Carlos's Birthday Trip to WEBS
Road Trips
I-91 Shop Hop - June 26-29 - Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
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Oranje in Frabjous Fibers Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter.
New LYS in Newtown, CT - The Sheep Shoppe!! (Facebook page)
Rainbow Dash Skyp Rib Socks - yarn from Cuppycake Yarnz on Etsy. I mention EmilyStraw from the Knitting Butterflies Podcast and Susie from the Prairie Girls Knit & Spin Podcast
Monkey by Cookie A in Lorna's Laces Solemate
Cargo
Holiday Yarns Flock Sock - a surprise from my husband!
Your Mileage May Vary
What are your preferred sock needles? DPN's, magic loop, 2 circs, small circs? Let us know in this week's episode thread in the Ravelry group
Road Maps
I talk about winding yarn twice to relieve some of the tension in the cake of yarn - thank you to a wonderful listener for the suggestion! I mention the Dark Matter Knits podcast by Elizabeth Green Musselman
Traffic Report
Deborah Tomasello is writing a book about our knitting stories. If you are interested in contributing please send an email to Deborah (coedeborah [at] aol [dot] com) with the following:
Name____________________________________________ Ravelry Name_____________________________________ Email Address_____________________________________ Phone #__________________________________________
Please contribute to this book effort. My idea is to gather experiences from the knitting/crocheting community around the world and compile them into a book. We all have so much in common. It will be fun to read our sisters’ and brothers’ experiences:
Write a one-page summary that includes one or more of the following:
Why I knit* What knitting means to me A knitting anecdote-- funny or otherwise Personal history or story related to the topic Knitting Inspiration Pictures (JPEGs) of your work or anything knitting-related (Please own copyright privileges of anything shown) Knitting Aspirations Stash Commentary Knitting Pros/Cons
Unfortunately, I will not be able to use all of the submissions. If I choose to use yours, I will notify you and present you with a permission to publish form for your signature.
Thank you, and have fun!
Deborah Tomasello CoeDeborah@aol.com
I use the word “knit” to include knitting and/or crochetingRoad Trips
Connecticut Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival - April 26th - Tolland Agricultural Center in Vernon CT
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Lucy Takes Manhattan out of Jill Draper Makes Stuff.
Lovey Dovey Honey Cowl in Unwind Yarn Company Touring DK. Dana is also the co-hostess of the Just One More Row podcast
Long Tail Cast On with two strands
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Straight as an Arrow Hat in Unwind Yarn Company Touring DK
Cargo
Yarns in my stash that I am destashing
Your Mileage May Vary
How should I store my partially used balls of yarn? Rewind out of the cake & back to a skein? Leave as is?
Carpool
Streetspun Yarnbomb for the Kids
Ravellenics 2014 - Team Sasquatch
Offroading
The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery - Once Upon a Time Sampler
XStitchMyHeart on Etsy - Star Wars
(since I'm posting this after Valentine's Day, I am happy to report that Carlos LOVES the cross-stitch and can't wait to hang it up in his room)
WeeLittleStitches - Amy & Sheldon
Super Mario World Cross Stitch
Traffic Report
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
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