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Episode 257: Wavy Janes Jul 13, 2016

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SHOW NOTES
This week begins our annual prayer/comfort shawl drive! If you have new or gently used shawls, you can donate them to get a chance at winning prizes! WIPs this week include North Shore sweater, Bubble socks, Fishknit vanilla socks, and CBD Fudge Neckcessory shawl. FOs include one Bubble sock and No-Purl Monkey socks. No Baubles and Bling this week. We drew winners for the monthly BMFA KAL/CAL/SAL and the Yellow-themed KAL/CAL. We also drew the first winner of the Ellsworth Tee pattern by Carolyn Noyes. Two more winners will be drawn, so stay tuned.
Shout Outs:
There will be no KAL/CAL this month. Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs. Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate. Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes. The shawl drive will run through the end of September,
Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.
On The Dance Card:
Wendy is working on:
Bubble Socks (Wendy's own design) in Knitpicks Felici in the Bubble colorway
North Shore by Tincanknits in MadelineTosh DK, Dream in Color Classy and Cascade 220.
Sheila is working on:
Generic Toe-Up socks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation.
CBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in her CBD yarn.
Rate Your Date:
Wendy finished:
One Bubble sock
Sheila finished:
No Purl Monkey Socks by Cookie A, modified by Craftypancakes in BMFA Jingle Bell Rock colorway.
Whirlwind Romance:
Nothing
Future Dates:
Wendy just needs to finish projects.
Sheila plans to finish what she has on the needles and start a pair of socks with colorwork inspired by the Chicane Socks by Debbie O'Neill out of BMFA STR.
Baubles & Bling:
Nothing this week!
Gossip & Innuendo:
We drew winners of our two monthly KAL/CALs.
We drew a winner of the Ellsworth Tee pattern by Carolyn Noyes! Stay tuned, because there will be two more chances to win.
Fiber Events
Fiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MA
Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY
Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT
New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

Episode 256: Hung-Fused! Jul 06, 2016

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SHOW NOTES
This week's WIPs include Jedi the Giraffe, Bubble socks, No Purl Monkey socks, vanilla toe-up socks, and CBD Neckcessory. FOs include the not really Extempore shawl, Indigo Frost poncho, Flutterby socks and one monkey sock. Featured Baubles and Bling include Fibernymph Dyeworks and Knitpicks yarn. We drew a winner of the Knit Your Skirt contest and announce a new pattern designed by Carolyn Noyes with three chances to win!
Shout Outs:
The KAL/CAL is based on YELLOW! Do any project with at least 50% yellow yarn. We will draw a winner next week.
Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.
On The Dance Card:
Wendy is working on:
Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in Anne Geddes baby yarn
Bubble Socks (Wendy's own design) in Knitpicks Felici in the Bubble colorway
Sheila is working on:
Generic Toe-Up socks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation.
No Purl Monkey Socks by Cookie A, modified by Craftypancakes in BMFA Jingle Bell Rock colorway.
CBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in her CBD yarn.
Rate Your Date:
Wendy finished:
Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway.
Extempore Shawl by Briony Singleton (heavily modified) in Freia Handpaints.
Sheila finished:
Flutterby socks in the BMFA Seascape colorway for a friend.
One No Purl Monkey sock
Whirlwind Romance:
Nothing
Future Dates:
Wendy plans to knit a sweater in a few months, and will probably start some socks.
Sheila plans to finish what she has on the needles.
Baubles & Bling:
Wendy purchased:
Fibernymph Dyeworks Bedazzled Sock in Mixed Up Kitty
Knitpicks Felici in Bubble, Dark Side and Sprinkle.
Sheila received:
bracelet from Crystal Butterfly Company in exchange for socks she knit.
Wendy and Sheila received Sock Rulers from Lise at Webs!
Gossip & Innuendo:
We drew a winner of the Knit My Skirt contest.
We announced a new contest to win the Ellsworth Tee pattern by Carolyn Noyes! To win, just tell us which colors you would knit it in. We will draw one winner a week from the contest thread for three weeks!
Fiber Events
Fiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MA
Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY
Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT
New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

Episode 255: Cornucopia of Crochet Jun 13, 2016

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SHOW NOTES
This week's WIPs include the Indigo Frost poncho, Jedi the Giraffe, a granny square pot holder, toe-up striped socks and Flutterby socks Sheila is finishing for a friend. No FOs this week, but Sheila finished one sock. Baubles and Bling include a Sucre Sucre progress marker and Dyeabolical Targhee sock in the Mint to Be watercolor striping colorway. Don't forget to play in our Knit My Skirt contest!! Winner will be drawn next week.
Shout Outs:
The New KAL/CAL is based on YELLOW! Do any project with at least 50% yellow yarn.
Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.
On The Dance Card:
Wendy is working on:
Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in Anne Geddes baby yarn
Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway.
Sheila is working on:
Generic Toe-Up socks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation.
Granny square cotton dish cloth
Rate Your Date:
Sheila finished one toe-up striped sock and reknit a BMFA Flutterby sock in the Seascape colorway for a friend.
Whirlwind Romance:
Nothing
Future Dates:
Wendy plans to knit a sweater in a few months, and will probably start some socks.
Sheila plans to finish what she has on the needles.
Baubles & Bling:
Wendy purchased:
Sucre Sucre Miniatures Hostess cupcake progress marker
Wendy won:
Dyeabolical Yarns Targhee sock in the Mint to Be watercolor stripes colorway
Gossip & Innuendo:
Fiber Events
Fiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MA
Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY
Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT
New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

Episode 254: Master of PHDs Jun 08, 2016

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SHOW NOTES
This week's WIPs include Jedi the Giraffe, Indigo Frost poncho, Ex Tempore shawl, vanilla ankle socks and vanilla toe-up socks. No dates to rate, but Wendy finished a lot of little African Flower motifs for the giraffe. We announce the winner of the May BMFA KAL/CAL and we review the new XRX book Knit My Skirt.
Shout Outs:
The New KAL/CAL is based on YELLOW! Do any project with at least 50% yellow yarn.
Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.
On The Dance Card:
Wendy is working on:
Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in Anne Geddes baby yarn
Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway.
Ex tempore shawl by Briony Singleton
Sheila is working on:
Generic cuff down shorty sock in cotton yarn
Generic To-Upsocks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation.
Rate Your Date:
None this week, although Wendy finished a ton of African Violet motifs for her Giraffe.
Whirlwind Romance:
Nothing
Future Dates:
Wendy plans to knit a sweater in a few months, and will probably start some socks.
Sheila plans to finish what she has on the needles.
Baubles & Bling:
Nothing this week.
Gossip & Innuendo:
BOOK REVIEW:
We reviewed a new XRX book, Knit My Skirt by Candace Eisner Strick. It is available on the XRX website and also on Amazon!
We both really liked this book. The concept is simple: this book teaches you how to make a custom-fitting skirt and how to add an undergarment to give it structure. The patterns are sorted by construction: bottom up, top down and side to side. There really is something for everyone in the variety of designs. We didn't like some styles and we loved others. There are definitely some skirts that need a slender figure, but there were also plenty that would work on larger sizes. The fact that you customize your skirt makes it way more likely the end product will be flattering!
This book is well written and includes a lot of great extras. There is a history of the skirt that we both really enjoyed reading. The photography is great and each pattern shows a lot of views of the skirt so you can see the garment as a whole but also see close-ups of important features. We love a book with plenty of good photos! It includes the usual features like a stitch guide and instructions, and the e-book also has hyperlinks to the patterns from the index, which is a another feature we both love. There's even a clever section explaining why you NEED a knit skirt, and providing a counterargument to all the reasons you don't think you want one. If you are interested in knitting a different kind of garment and learning how to make it your exact size, this is a great book for you. It is probably best suited to intermediate knitters and above, but an enthusiastic beginner could definitely tackle some of the patterns.
Fiber Events
Fiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MA
Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY
Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT
New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

Episode 253: Catjacked Again! May 30, 2016

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SHOW NOTES
This week's WIPs include Ex Tempore shawl, Indigo Frost poncho, Jedi the Giraffe, Cuff down shorty socks, Toe Up generic socks and CBD Fudge Neckcessory. FOs include toe-up Patons Kroy socks. No knitting related Baubles and Bling this year. We will be reviewing a new book from XRX called "Knit My Skirt" next week, so stay tuned!
Shout Outs:
The New KAL/CAL is based on YELLOW! Do any project with at least 50% yellow yarn.
Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.
On The Dance Card:
Wendy is working on:
Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in Anne Geddes baby yarn
Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway.
Ex tempore shawl by Briony Singleton
Sheila is working on:
Generic cuff down shorty sock in cotton yarn
CBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in CBD Metallic Spice from her new yarn line.
Generic To-Upsocks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation.
Rate Your Date:
Sheila finished:
Generic Patons Kroy socks.
Whirlwind Romance:
Nothing
Future Dates:
Wendy plans to knit a sweater in a few months, and will probably start some socks.
Sheila plans to knit a sockhead beanie.
Baubles & Bling:
Nothing this week.
Gossip & Innuendo:
We will be reviewing a new XRX book, Knit My Skirt by Candace Eisner Strick next week. We will also have a contest to win this book, so stay tuned!
Fiber Events
Maine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, ME
Fiber Revival TBA
Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY
Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT
New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

Episode 252: Biohazard Yarn May 23, 2016

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SHOW NOTES
This week we review Stephannie Tallent's new Craftsy class! WIPs include Jedi the Giraffe, Indigo Frost, Ex tempore shawl and vanilla socks. FOs include Atomic Blender socks and one vanilla sock. Featured Baubles and Bling is a bag from Tricia Paul Designs.
Shout Outs:
The New KAL/CAL is based on YELLOW! Do any project with at least 50% yellow yarn.
Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.
This week, we review Stephannie Tallent's new Craftsy class! See below for a summary review.
On The Dance Card:
Wendy is working on:
Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in Anne Geddes baby yarn
Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway.
Ex tempore shawl by Briony Singleton
Sheila is working on:
Generic cuff down sock
Rate Your Date:
Sheila finished:
Atomic Blender socks. Design will be out this week.
Sheila also finished a generic cuff down sock.
Whirlwind Romance:
Nothing
Future Dates:
If the crocheted toy goes well, Wendy my try another of these patterns.
Sheila has chosen her next skin of BMFA and will knit socks.
Baubles & Bling:
Sheila purchased:
bag from Tricia Paul Designs
Gossip & Innuendo:
REVIEW:
Wendy watched the new Craftsy course by Stephannie Tallent: Custom Colorworks Techniques: Mitts. This is a great course if you want to take your knitting from following patterns as written (and always being a little disappointed by the outcome) to customizing everything about a project. Not only will this teach you how to customize an existing mitt pattern, but it will give you the skills to design your own pattern and to begin to learn how to customize everything that you knit.
The class is packed with extras that can really help up your knitting game. For those who dread chart reading, there is a nice section on how to read charts to give you a leg up. There is also a great section on the color wheel and how to select colors that go well together. I think this is a key skill that everyone could use. You will also learn how to use knitter's graph paper (and where to source it), how to do the necessary math calculations for the project, and how to get inspired to create your own pattern motifs. As with all Craftsy classes, you will get downloadable class materials that you can refer to again and again while doing future projects. And Stephanie is there to answer any questions that you post on the class as you go along.
I would not recommend this class for beginning knitters unless you are very adventurous. You will at least need to know stockinette, garter, knitting in the round, stranded colorwork, increases/decreases and chart reading (although you can learn about charts in the handy tutorial). At the end of this class you will have a perfectly fitting pair of mitts in colors you love with the design of your choice! And this could be the beginning of you modifying patterns to suit what YOU want instead of settling for what the designer likes. Two thumbs up!
Fiber Events
Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MA
Maine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, ME
Fiber Revival TBA
Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY
Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT
New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

Episode 251: Business As Usual May 16, 2016

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SHOW NOTES
This week's WIPs include Atomic Blender socks, Ex Tempore shawl, and Indigo Frost poncho. FOs include Opal yarn socks in the Harry Potter colorway, 1 Atomic Blender sock and one felt slipper. Featured Baubles and Bling include a birthday bag of recovery goodies for Wendy from Sheila, Hamamelis Shawl pattern by Kristin Kapur, Fireflies Rising Shawl pattern and Summertide Shawl pattern by Helen Stewart. We also got donations this week! Thank you!
Shout Outs:
Mar/Apr KAL/CAL prizes are drawn this week! We will post the new KAL/CAL next week.
Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. Because she was unable to record today, she will draw a winner in the next episode.
On The Dance Card:
Wendy is working on:
Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway.
Rate Your Date:
Wendy finished:
Atomic Blender socks in Dyeabolical Yarn Targhee sock in the Atomic Blender colorway. Pattern will be available soon.
This Way That Way socks by Mina Philipp in Knitpicks Felici in the Teacup colorway.
Whirlwind Romance:
Nothing
Future Dates:
Wendy plans to knit the Extempore shawl by Briony Singleton in Freia Handpaints Metropolis gradient. She also plans to knit the Pebble Beach shawl by Helen Stewart. These will both be great recovery shawls.
Baubles & Bling:
Wendy purchased:
The Lemonade Shop Yarns fingering weight in the Disco Hippo colorway
Gossip & Innuendo:
Wendy drew the KAL/CAL winners this week. She will post a 50% off code in the group for those who wish to purchase Stephannie Tallent's Craftsy class. Her review of the class will be in the next episode.
Fiber Events
Maryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NH
Rhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RI
Webs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MA
Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MA
Maine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, ME
Fiber Revival TBA
Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY
Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT
New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

Episode 250: Alone Again, Naturally May 09, 2016

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SHOW NOTES
This week's WIP is the Indigo Frost poncho. FOs include Atomic Blender and This Way That Way socks. Featured Baubles and Bling is yarn from The Lemonade Shop. Wendy draws winners of the bi-monthly KAL and announces a code to get Stephannie Tallent's Craftsy class for 50% off! Wendy will review that class in the next episode.
Shout Outs:
Mar/Apr KAL/CAL prizes are drawn this week! We will post the new KAL/CAL next week.
Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. Because she was unable to record today, she will draw a winner in the next episode.
On The Dance Card:
Wendy is working on:
Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway.
Rate Your Date:
Wendy finished:
Atomic Blender socks in Dyeabolical Yarn Targhee sock in the Atomic Blender colorway. Pattern will be available soon.
This Way That Way socks by Mina Philipp in Knitpicks Felici in the Teacup colorway.
Whirlwind Romance:
Nothing
Future Dates:
Wendy plans to knit the Extempore shawl by Briony Singleton in Freia Handpaints Metropolis gradient. She also plans to knit the Pebble Beach shawl by Helen Stewart. These will both be great recovery shawls.
Baubles & Bling:
Wendy purchased:
The Lemonade Shop Yarns fingering weight in the Disco Hippo colorway
Gossip & Innuendo:
Wendy drew the KAL/CAL winners this week. She will post a 50% off code in the group for those who wish to purchase Stephannie Tallent's Craftsy class. Her review of the class will be in the next episode.
Fiber Events
Maryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NH
Rhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RI
Webs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MA
Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MA
Maine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, ME
Fiber Revival TBA
Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY
Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT
New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

Episode 249: 10th Time's The Charm May 03, 2016

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SHOW NOTES
This week's WIPs include Atomic Blender socks, generic cuff down socks and This Way That Way socks. That's a lot of socks! FOs include cotton footie socks, Atomic Blender socks and one This Way That Way socks. Featured Baubles and Bling include Rock and String Creations sock yarn in the Miss Congeniality colorway, Freia Fine Handpaints in the Metropolis colorway, and Knitter's Pride Cubics needles.
Shout Outs:
Mar/Apr KAL/CAL will be to knit with variegated yarn! Trying digging something out from deep stash! We will draw two winners during the first episode in May.
Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. We will draw the next winner in May.
On The Dance Card:
Wendy is working on:
This Way That Way socks by Mina Philipp in Knitpicks Felici in the Teacup colorway.
Sheila is working on:
Be My Valentine Socks by the Cozy Knitter in unlabeled cotton sock yarn. She will not be using the cable pattern, just the gusset and heel combo.
Atomic Blender socks in BMFA mill end.
CBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in CBD Metallic Spice from her new yarn line (which we reviewed last episode).
Rate Your Date:
Sheila finished:
One Atomic Blender sock.
Be My Valentine Socks by the Cozy Knitter in unlabeled cotton sock yarn. She did not use the cable pattern, just the gusset and heel combo on a footie sock.
Wendy finished:
Atomic Blender socks in Dyeabolical Yarn Targhee sock in the Atomic Blender colorway. Pattern will be available when the sample socks are knit.
One This Way That Way sock.
Whirlwind Romance:
Nothing
Future Dates:
Sheila will knit socks.
Wendy needs to finish her current WIPs..
Baubles & Bling:
Wendy purchased:
Freia Fine Handpaints sport gradient in the Metropolis colorway
Rock and String Creations self-striping yarn in the Miss Congeniality colorway
Sheila purchased:
Various sizes of Knitter's Pride Cubics needles
Gossip & Innuendo:
Fiber Events
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Apr 30, Tolland Agricultural Center, Vernon/Rockville, CT
Gore Place Sheep Shearing Festival Apr 30, Gore Place, Waltham MA
Maryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NH
Rhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RI
Webs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MA
Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MA
Maine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, ME
Fiber Revival TBA
Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY
Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT
New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

Episode 248: Is It Candid Camera? Apr 21, 2016

Show notes

SHOW NOTES
This week's WIPs include Indigo Frost Poncho, Atomic Blender Socks, Toe-up ankle socks, and CBD Fudge Neckcessory. We had two PHD's: one Atomic Blender sock and one ankle sock. Baubles and bling this week included a bag and notions from Knittingsmybag, Sockotta gifted to Sheila by a viewer and a miniature LL Bean bag. We also announce an upcoming Craftsy class review and a contest being held by designer Stephannie Tallent to win the class for free!
Shout Outs:
Mar/Apr KAL/CAL will be to knit with variegated yarn! Trying digging something out from deep stash! We will draw two winners during the first episode in May.
Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. We will draw the next winner in May.
We will also be reviewing a new Craftsy class by designer Stephannie Tallent called "Custom Colorwork Techniques: Mitts" which will roll out around May 2. Stephannie is holding a contest HERE up until the class release date where you can win the class for free! Once the class is live, we will review it on the show and have a 50% coupon code for our viewers. So, if you haven't checked out Craftsy yet, this is a good opportunity to do it.
On The Dance Card:
Wendy is working on:
Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway with scraps for the color work.
Atomic Blender socks in Dyeabolical Yarn Targhee sock in the Atomic Blender colorway. Pattern will be available when the sample socks are knit.
Sheila is working on:
Be My Valentine Socks by the Cozy Knitter in unlabeled cotton sock yarn. She will not be using the cable pattern, just the gusset and heel combo.
Atomic Blender socks in BMFA mill end.
CBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in CBD Metallic Spice from her new yarn line (which we reviewed last episode).
Rate Your Date:
Sheila finished:
One ankle sock.
Wendy finished:
One Atomic Blender sock.
Whirlwind Romance:
Nothing
Future Dates:
Sheila will knit something (possibly the Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku with her BMFA yarn of the month, a mill end in purple and blue.
Wendy needs to finish her current WIPs and will definitely cast on another sock.
Baubles & Bling:
Wendy purchased:
Bag and notions from Knittingsmybag.
Sheila received:
Sockotta Yarn from a viewer
A miniature LL Bean bag that Wendy bought her for Christmas but lost until this week!
Gossip & Innuendo:
Fiber Events
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Apr 30, Tolland Agricultural Center, Vernon/Rockville, CT
Gore Place Sheep Shearing Festival Apr 30, Gore Place, Waltham MA
Maryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NH
Rhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RI
Webs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MA
Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MA
Maine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, ME
Fiber Revival TBA
Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY
Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT
New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

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