Knitting in Circles Podcast

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EP 27: The Birthday Episode. Feb 07, 2012

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FO's:
-Zombie the Podcaster.
-Manhattan sock #1. Part of the continuous KAL "Cast on for YenForYarn". US 2 using Twisted Limone.
-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Knit Picks Palette. Colorways Edamame, Custard, Sweet Potato and Kumquat Heather.
(The knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.)
Works In Progress:
-Manhattan socks as part of the continuous KAL "Cast on for YenForYarn". US 2 using Twisted Limone.
-Penelope the Empathetic Monster. This is for the Charminglochie KAL.
-Crosswords at the Coffeehouse. Test knit for Karrie/knitpurlgurl.
-Narragansett sweater. US 7 using Madelinetosh Vintage in the Cove colorway.
(Sweater KAL beginning Feb 1st with Melissa/Meliabella from His & Hers Podcast & Heather/BoutrosBabe from Highland Handmades/The Fiberista Files Podcast.)
-Uncle Frank sock #1. US 3 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Heavyweight, Mossay colorway.
Spinning:
-4oz Into The Whirled Doctor Who club. Shetland in the "Snow Angels with an Ood" colorway.
Upcoming/Queued:
-No More Tears socks designed by Erin/MommyNeedsYarn. Proceeds will go to Autism Speaks.
Enabling:
-Into the Whirled & Greenwoods Fiberworks fiber that I got from a destash.
-Fibernymph Dyeworks yarn.
-Timeless Totes 15'' Needlework Carrier.
Don't forget…..
*You can now subscribe to the podcast on Blip and watch on your Roku through the Blip channel.
*The Stripe Study Shawl knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.
(Please tag projects with "KICKAL1" Thanks!)
Plus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!

EP 26: Must knit all the things. Jan 31, 2012

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Works In Progress:
-Manhattan socks as part of the continuos KAL "Cast on for YenForYarn". US 2 using Punta Merisock Handpainted.
-Swatch for my Julissa sweater.
D's Corner:
-WIP: Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Knit Picks Palette. Colorways Edamame, Custard, Sweet Potato and Kumquat Heather.
-WIP: Uncle Frank sock #1. US 3 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Heavyweight, Mossay colorway.
FO's:
-Chubby Chirp for SSK KAL using hands-on from Highland Handmades fiber.
-Bowties are Cool socks. US 1, Sheepy Time Knits Sheepy Feet base in the Bowties colorway.
-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in WD Flaschenpost and Feldmaus.
(The knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.)
Spinning:
-WIP: Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. 50% SW Merino, 50% Tencel in the Goldfinch colorway (4oz).
Upcoming/Queued:
-Secret test knit.
-Sweater KAL beginning Feb 1st with Melissa/Meliabella from His & Hers Podcast & Heather/BoutrosBabe from Highland Handmades/The Fiberista Files Podcast.
-Lala's Mystery KAL. (I'm going to do a fingerless version.)
-Penelope the Empathetic Monster for the Charminglochie KAL.
-No More Tears socks designed by Erin/MommyNeedsYarn. Proceeds will go to Autism Speaks.
Enabling:
-Into The Whirled Doctor Who club, yarn & Fiber.
-Highland Handmades yarn and fiber. The yarn is her special "Bouncin with Brodie" colorway for the No More Tears socks/Autism Speaks.
-BeesyBee fiber.
-All Spun Up fiber I purchased from a destash.
Don't forget…..
*The Stripe Study Shawl knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.
(Please tag projects with "KICKAL1" Thanks!)
Plus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!

EP 25: The ever expanding queue. Jan 24, 2012

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Works In Progress:
-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in WD Flaschenpost and Feldmaus.
(The knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.)
D's Corner:
-FO: Honey Badger socks. US 2 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight. Mill ends, unknown colorway.
-WIP: Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Knit Picks Palette. Colorways Edamame, Custard, Sweet Potato and Kumquat Heather.
-WIP: Uncle Frank, sock #1. US 3 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Heavyweight, Mossay colorway.
FO's:
-Sock #1, Bowties are Cool. US 1, Sheepy Time Knits Sheepy Feet base in the Bowties colorway.
Spinning:
-WIP: Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. 50% SW Merino, 50% Tencel in the Goldfinch colorway (4oz).
-WIP: Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. 60% SW Merino, 30% bamboo, 10% Nylon in the Greenwood colorway (4oz).
Upcoming/Queued:
-No More Tears socks designed by Erin/MommyNeedsYarn. Proceeds will go to Autism Speaks.
-3 Hour Hat.
-Lala's Mystery KAL. (I'm going to do a fingerless version.)
-Penelope the Empathetic Monster. Thanks Kelly/Charminglochie!
-Different Lines. Thank you, Karrie/KnitPurlGurl!
-Sweater KAL beginning Feb 1st with Melissa/Meliabella from His & Hers Podcast & Heather/BoutrosBabe from Highland Handmades/The Fiberista Files Podcast. I'm going to knit the Julissa sweater.
Misc/Off Topic:
-New knitting blog. Lisa at knitblogcast.
Enabling:
-Fiber for Sample Handspun/Handknit Shawl from Sheepish Creations & Woolgatherings.
-Highland Handmades fiber. "The Chosen Once" Sw Merino/Tencel blend and "Old Appliances" in Corriedale Cross.
Don't forget…..
*The Stripe Study Shawl knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.
(Please tag projects with "KICKAL1" Thanks!)
Project bags shown on today's episode:
-Absolute Wonder (One will be a prize for the Stripe Study Shawl KAL)
-Craft Junky
-Jessalu
-Piddleloop
Plus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!

EP 24: Carspinning? Jan 17, 2012

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Works In Progress:
-Bowties are Cool socks. US 1, Sheepy Time Knits Sheepy Feet base in the Bowties colorway.
-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in WD Flaschenpost and Feldmaus.
(The knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.)
D's Corner:
-Honey Badger, sock #2. US 2 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight. Mill ends, unknown colorway.
-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Knit Picks Palette. Colorways Edamame, Custard, Sweet Potato and Kumquat Heather.
FO's:
-Clockwork. US 4 using Sanguine Gryphon Bugga in the Painted Damsel colorway and Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in Ahoi! We're Different.
Spinning:
-FO: Highland Handmades Pitch Pine Top. 75% Ecru BFL, 25% Black BFL in the Bushel colorway (4oz).
-WIP: Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. 50% SW Merino, 50% Tencel in the Goldfinch colorway (4oz).
-WIP: Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. 60% SW Merino, 30% bamboo, 10% Nylon in the Greenwood colorway (4oz).
Upcoming/Queued:
-Sample Handspun/Handknit Shawl.
-SSK KAL #3. Chubby Chirp.
-Happy Frog.
Misc/Off Topic:
-Still looking for book suggestions.
-The Ravelry group has reached 310 members! We did another pattern giveaway & the winner is MirandaJ.
Enabling:
-Gigglejelly 100% merino in Geranium.
Don't forget…..
*The Stripe Study Shawl knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.
Project bags shown on today's episode:
-Absolute Wonder (One will be a prize for the Stripe Study Shawl KAL)
-Craft Junky
-Jessalu
-Piddleloop
Plus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!

EP 23: When technology attacks. Jan 10, 2012

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Works In Progress:
-Bowties are Cool socks. US 1, Sheepy Time Knits Sheepy Feet base in the Bowties colorway.
-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in WD Flaschenpost and Feldmaus.
(The knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.)
D's Corner:
-Honey Badger, sock #2. US 2 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight. Mill ends, unknown colorway.
-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Knit Picks Palette. Colorways Edamame, Custard, Sweet Potato and Kumquat Heather.
FO's:
-Chickadee Cowl. US 8 using handspun fingering (Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. Greenwood colorway. 60 SW Merino, 30 Bamboo, 10 Nylon.)
Spinning:
-WIP: Highland Handmades Pitch Pine Top. 75% Ecru BFL, 25% Black BFL in the Bushel colorway.
-FO: Beesybee Fibers BFL. Crossing the Canyon colorway.
Upcoming/Queued:
-Snuggles Project. Sadie from Yarnivore is hosting a KAL.
Misc/Off Topic:
-Trying to read more if you have any book suggestions.
Enabling:
-Walmart wire baskets.
-Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in Feldmaus.
-Sheepy Time Knits Jan club shipment. "Melody Pond" colorway in the Pearl necklace base.
-Woolgatherings Polwarth/Silk blend.
Project bags shown on today's episode:
-Absolute Wonder (One will be a prize for the Stripe Study Shawl KAL.)
-Craft Junky
-Jessalu
-Piddleloop
Don't forget…..
*The Stripe Study Shawl knit a long will continue until Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.
Plus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!

EP 22: Hello 2012! Jan 03, 2012

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Works In Progress:
-Clockwork. US 4 using Sanguine Gryphon Bugga in the Painted Damsel colorway and Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in Ahoi! We're Different.
-Chickadee Cowl. US 8 using handspun fingering (Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. Greenwood colorway. 60 SW Merino, 30 Bamboo, 10 Nylon.)
-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in WD Flaschenpost and Feldmaus.
(The knit-a-long will go from Jan 1st through Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.)
D's Corner:
-WIP: Honey Badger, sock #2. US 2 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight. Mill ends, unknown colorway.
-WIP:Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Knit Picks Palette. Colorways Edamame, Custard, Sweet Potato and Kumquat Heather.
FO's:
-"Yes, I Picked Pink!" vanilla socks. US 1, Three Ewes Twisted in Fiber "Charlie in the box" colorway.
Spinning:
-WIP: Highland Handmades Pitch Pine Top. 75% Ecru BFL, 25% Black BFL in the Bushel colorway.
-WIP: Beesybee Fibers BFL. Crossing the Canyon colorway.
Upcoming/Queued:
-Happy Frog. Thank you, Lisa (Fibernymph)!
-Snuggles Project. Sadie from Yarnivore is hosting a KAL.
Misc/Off Topic:
-Darren is now on Plurk-DJknitsalot.
Enabling:
-Woolgatherings Mixed BFL.
-Absolute Wonder Tall Project Drawstring Bags. (The monkey one will be a prize for the Stripe Study Shawl KAL.)
Project bags shown on today's episode:
-Absolute Wonder
-Jessalu
-Piddleloop
-Three Bags Full
Don't forget…..
*The Podcast is now available on iTunes!
Plus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!

Bonus Video: Knitting Room Tour. Dec 27, 2011

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EP 21: Crash and Burn. Dec 27, 2011

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Works In Progress:
-"Yes, I Picked Pink!" vanilla socks. US 1, Three Ewes Twisted in Fiber "Charlie in the box" colorway.
-Clockwork. US 4 using Sanguine Gryphon Bugga in the Painted Damsel colorway and Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in Ahoi! We're Different.
-Chickadee Cowl. US 8 using handspon fingering (Highland Handmades, White Spruce Top. Greenwood colorway. 60 SW Merino, 30 Bamboo, 10 Nylon.)
D's Corner:
-FO: Honey Badger, sock #1. US 2 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight. Mill ends, unknown colorway.
-WIP: Honey Badger, sock #2. US 2 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight. Mill ends, unknown colorway.
FO's:
-None.
Spinning:
-WIP: Highland Handmades Pitch Pine Top. 75% Ecru BFL, 25% Black BFL in the Bushel colorway.
-WIP: Beesybee Fibers BFL. Crossing the Canyon colorway.
Upcoming/Queued:
-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. The knit a long will go from Jan 1st through Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.

Huge "Thank You" to everyone who gifted us patterns this weekend! We really appreciate the thoughtfulness and generosity.
Misc/Off Topic:
-2011 Knit in Review: Darren completed 20 projects (hats & socks). Aimee completed 62 projects.
Enabling:
Aimee's:
-Into the Whirled Dec Doctor Who Club, "It's Bigger on the Inside" fiber and sock yarn.
-Fibernymph Dye Works "The elves were in the eggnog" & "Froot Loops". (Both in the Bounce base.)
Darren's:
-String Theory Continuum base in the "Resistor" colorway.
-Socks that Rock Heavyweight in the Spinel & Mossay colorways.
-Simplicity in colors 028, 030 and 038.
Project bags shown on today's episode:
-Jessalu
-Piddleloop
-Three Bags Full
Don't forget…..
*The Podcast is now available on iTunes!
Plus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!

EP 20: Happy, Merry. Dec 20, 2011

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Works In Progress:
-Beatnik sweater. GGH Bel Air on US 6 and 8.
-"Yes, I Picked Pink!" vanilla socks. US 1, Three Ewes Twisted in Fiber "Charlie in the box" colorway.
-Clockwork. US 4 using Sanguine Gryphon Bugga in the Painted Damsel colorway and Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in Ahoi! We're Different.
D's Corner:
-FO: Thuja socks. US 5 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Heavyweight in the "Manly yes, but I like it too!" colorway.
-WIP: Honey Badger, sock #1. US 2 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight. Mill ends, unknown colorway.
FO's:
-Preemie hat. US 3 using Knitpicks Felici Time Traveler colorway leftovers.
Spinning:
- Finished. 4oz Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. Greenwood colorway. 60 SW Merino, 30 Bamboo, 10 Nylon.
-WIP: 1oz of 4. Highland Handmades Pitch Pine Top. 75% Ecru BFL, 25% Black BFL in the Bushel colorway.
Upcoming/Queued:
-Julissa sweater. Thank you so much Clare from Student Knits for the pattern!
-Yellow Submarine Hat. Huge Thank You to Kelly from Charminglochie for the pattern!
-The Snuggle Project KAL by Yarnivore.
-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. The knit a long will go from Jan 1st through Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.
Misc/Off Topic:
-2012 Calendar of Hope.
Enabling:
-Araucania Limari Multy yarn that I got in a dirty Santa game.
-Barmaids Lo-Lo moisturizing bar.
Project bags shown on today's episode:
-Craft Junky
-Piddleloop
Don't forget…..
*The Podcast is now available on iTunes!
Plus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!

EP 19: I solemnly swear to knit and spin. Dec 13, 2011

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Works In Progress:
-"Yes, I Picked Pink!" vanilla socks. US 1, Three Ewes Twisted in Fiber "Charlie in the box" colorway.
-Beatnik sweater. GGH Bel Air on US 6 and 8.
D's Corner:
-FO: 1st Thuja sock. US 5 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Heavyweight in the "Manly yes, but I like it too!" colorway.
WIP: Sock #2.
FO's:
-Sock #1 (minus afterthought heel), "Yes, I Picked Pink!" vanilla socks. US 1, Three Ewes Twisted in Fiber "Charlie in the box" colorway.
-Azzu's Shawl. US 6, using my handspun yarn.
Spinning:
- Last 3 oz. of Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. Greenwood colorway. 60 SW Merino, 30 Bamboo, 10 Nylon. Currently plying and I wasn't able to show it this week.
-Up next: Highland Handmades Pitch Pine Top. 75% Ecru BFL, 25% Black BFL in the Bushel colorway.
Upcoming/Queued:
-Split Personality Mitts. Huge Thank You to Diane from Knitabulls for the pattern!
-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. The knit a long will go from Jan 1st through Feb 27th. Prizes and details will be announced later.
Misc/Off Topic:
-Tip: Divided plastic container for scraps.
Enabling:
-Highland Handmades Pitch Pine Top. Tussah Silk in the "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" colorway.
Project bags shown on today's episode:
-Jessalu
-Piddleloop
Giveaway Winners...
-8 Stitch makers made by Aimee.
#22 Pheonixfire
(This winner was picked from the stitch marker giveaway thread.)
-2 Patterns, $10 or less Ravelry downloadable pattern.
(These winners were picked from the entire Knitting in Circles Ravelry group list.)
#20 Snotestine
#99 GerryArt
Don't forget…..
*The Podcast is now available on iTunes!
Plus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!

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