Whatcha Swatchin Podcast

Episode 107: Taking a Break Jun 24, 2014

Whatcha Finish
Vanilla Bean socks in Vesper Verbena (overdyed in a diluted black), size 0 needles, 68 stitches. 1x1 twisted rib with russian bind off
Summer Dawn cardigan by Andrea Black- Plucky Primo sport in Vanity. Size 6 needles. twisted rib button band instead of garter. going to add grosgrain ribbon and get buttons from G Street Fabric
Easy Peasy Newborn Hat by Keri McKeirnan - Fibernymph Dyeworks Bounce in Fruit Loops
Whatcha Makin?
Honey Bunches shawl by IrishGirlieKnits, size 6 needles, handspun Fiber Optic
Brownstone sweater by Jared Flood- Elsa Wool Woolen Spun Worsted weight cormo in Light Gray. Size 7 and 8 needles, size small, higher collar
Williamette Jacket by Amy Christoffers- size 6 needles, Berocco Blackstone Tweed
Whatcha Spinning? Three Waters Farm Merino/SW Merino/Silk in Olive Green Tonal- split in half, doing a thin 2ply
Oldest Anything KAL prize drawings prizes from Rock and String Creations Winners: fiber: pikemulherin25- socks with oldest sock scraps yarn: Sewashley- baby bolero with oldest stash gift card: lmermd- socks with oldest fingering weight yarn
LittleDyeworks giveaway in the Ravelry group. Hansel n Gretel colorway. Visit www.etsy.com/shop/littledyeworks and share your favorite colorway, or what colors you would like to see Ashley dye. LittleDyeworks has offered a coupon code to you for 15% off your order: WATCHA15. Enter by June 30 and I will email the winner after that.
Zombie Knitpocalypse Classes: Simple Crochet, Tips and Tricks, Socks Tips and Tricks, and Take a Break Yarn bowl from MaidofClay
Finally, I am taking a hiatus from podcasting and this is my last episode. I will be more active on Instagram so follow me over there (ooohfancypants). Thank you for all the love and support!

Episode 106: Been Awhile Jun 03, 2014

Episode 106:
Whatcha Makin? Vanilla Bean socks in Vesper Verbena (overdyed in a diluted black), size 0 needles, 68 stitches. 1x1 twisted rib...slanted
Summer Dawn cardigan by Andrea Black- Plucky Primo sport in Vanity. Size 6 needles. twisted rib button band instead of garter. provisional cast on for button band so I can pick up the collar. working on sleeves, knit flat and mattress stitched up
Honey Bunches shawl by IrishGirlieKnits, size 6 needles, handspun Fiber Optic
Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks- yarn dyed by me (Knit Picks bare Stroll), size 1 needles, 68 stitches
Whatcha Spinning?
Woolgatherings Merino/SW Merino/silk July 2013 club colorway. Will do a 2 ply with Unwind Yarn Company Merino/Silk Marigold up next: Three Waters Farm in Olive Green Tonal or Rooftop Panorama
Oldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcast prize from Rock and String Creations- coupon code WHATCHA15 gets you 15% off your purchase of $25 or more
LittleDyeworks giveaway in the Ravelry group. Hansel n Gretel colorway. Visit www.etsy.com/shop/littledyeworks and share your favorite colorway, or what colors you would like to see Ashley dye. LittleDyeworks has offered a coupon code to you for 15% off your order: WATCHA15
Stash Dash Stash Dash Woolgatherings/Unwind- 700 Summer Dawn- 1200 purple shawl- 700 Kyle’s socks-400 Verbena socks- 300 Willamette- 1500 Brownstone- 1200 =6000
Rover.com- find petsitters! Send me a Rav message if you want a promo code for $20 off!

Episode 105: Maryland and Beyond May 12, 2014

Whatcha Makin? Vanilla Bean socks in Vesper Verbena (overdyed in a diluted black), size 0 needles, 68 stitches. 1x1 twisted rib...slanted
Summer Dawn cardigan by Andrea Black- Plucky Primo sport in Vanity. Size 6 needles. twisted rib button band instead of garter. provisional cast on for button band so I can pick up the collar. working on sleeves, knit flat and mattress stitched up
Honey Bunches shawl by IrishGirlieKnits, size 6 needles, handspun Fiber Optic
Whatcha Spinning? Fiber Optic SW merino/silk Vineyard, 7.6 oz, 770 yards
Into the Whirled Odds and Ends- 300 yards of 2 ply. split balls into warm and cool colors and plied together for ultimate barber poling
Woolgatherings Merino/SW Merino/silk July 2013 club colorway. Will do a 2 ply with Unwind Yarn Company Merino/Silk Marigold
Oldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcast prize from Rock and String Creations- coupon code WHATCHA15 gets you 15% off your purchase of $25 or more
New stuff: Three Waters Farm Merino/SW Merino/Silk in Olive Green Tonal Into the Whirled Falkland Batt in End of Innocence Into the Whirled Bukavu sock in Martini and Rossi Hobbledehoy Archaeology Battlings Into the Whirled Rambouillet in Mithrandir shawl pin Elsawool Woolen Spun Worsted weight- light gray. swatched for Brownstone pullover
Whiskey’s face update

Episode 104: Not Alone Apr 30, 2014

Whatcha Finish? Setzer Welted Cowl by Jared Flood- Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, size 8 needles, going back and forth to avoid purling. did medium size but ran out of yarn, skipped 6 rows
Whatcha Makin? Vanilla Bean socks in Vesper Verbena (overdyed in a diluted black), size 0 needles, 68 stitches
Summer Dawn cardigan by Andrea Black- Plucky Primo sport in Vanity. Size 6 needles. twisted rib button band instead of garter. provisional cast on for button band so I can pick up the collar
Whatcha Spinning? Sweet Georgia Merino/Silk in Stillwater- 2.4 oz. 300 yards single ply
Oldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcast prize from Rock and String Creations- coupon code WHATCHA15 gets you 15% off your purchase of $25 or more

Episode 103: Worst Podcaster Ever Apr 22, 2014

Whatcha Finish? Citron- handspun Loop batt in Black Cherry. added in more black yarn at the end, changed ruffle edging to be less ruffly (instead of KFB every stitch, I did K1, KFB…)
Whatcha Makin? Setzer Welted Cowl by Jared Flood- Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, size 8 needles, going back and forth to avoid purling Vanilla Bean socks in Vesper Verbena (overdyed in a diluted black)
Whatcha Spinning? Finished singles of Fiber Optic SW Merino/Silk Vineyard. Will do a 3 ply when I buy a 4th bobbin Sweet Georgia Merino/Silk in Stillwater
Oldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcast prize from Rocks and Strings Creations- coupon code WHATCHA15 gets you 15% off your purchase of $25 or more
New stuff: Knit Picks Hawthorne samples Plucky Trusty in Old Copper Gale’s Art Wonder Sock in Graffiti and Asphalt
Three Waters Farm giveaway winner: LilCreativeNest

Episode 102: A Failed Prize Drawing and a Broken Beagle Apr 10, 2014

Whatcha Finish?
plain vanilla socks- Vesper Across the Universe, size 0 and 1. Fish Lips Kiss heel by Sox Therapist-
Whatcha Makin?
Citron by Hillary Smith Callais- handspun Loop batt in Black Cherry, size 6 needles. cut out some of the lightest pink
Vanilla Bean socks in Vesper Verbena (overdyed in a diluted black), 68 stitches on size 0
Oldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcast Rocks and Strings Creations - I forgot to mention the coupon code! Enter WHATCHA15 for 15% off!
New stuff: Hobbledehoy Viola battlings https://www.etsy.com/shop/Quaere BFL/nylon in Patchwork
Three Waters Farm giveaway: winner is posted here if you want to check!

Episode 101: "Spring" Break Mar 26, 2014

Note: There will not be an episode next week!
Whatcha Finish? Seaweed Socks by Lauren McMordie- String Theory Caper Sock in North Haven. 3x1 ribbing, ended with 1x1 rib for two rows and used the Invisible Ribbed bind off from Cast On, Bind Off by Leslie Ann Bestor Romy cardigan by ANKESTRICK- Woolen Rabbit WW Kashmir in Birch Beer. sleeves knit flat, alternating skeins, mattress stitched up.
Whatcha Makin? plain vanilla socks- Vesper Across the Universe, size 0 and 1. Fish Lips Kiss heel by Sox Therapist- started ½ inch before the line on my cardboard foot, fits perfectly.
Summer Dawn cardigan by Andrea Black. Plucky Primo Sport in Vanity. gauge was off by 1 stitch for every 4 inches, so I’m sizing down. Seamed 1x1 twisted rib button band instead of garter stitch BB. Also changed the slip 1, psso to an SSK
Whatcha spinning? Fiber Optic SWMerino/Silk in Vineyard BFL dyed by me
Oldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcast
New stuff: Plucky Knitter Traveler Aran in Round Table String Theory Caper Sock in Laguna City Garden Soap
New England Soup Factory cookbook
Three Waters Farm is the guest dyer in April for the Completely Twisted and Arbitrary group on Ravelry. Go over there and spin along with them!
I am excited to announce that Three Waters Farm is offering Whatcha Swatchin viewers a 10% off coupon, good for any of the hand dyed fiber, yarns, or goats milk soap in their etsy shop, www.etsy.com/threewatersfarm. Coupon code is good through March 31. Shop updates happen daily, so check back often.
You can see Mary Ann and Stephen in person May 3rd and 4th at Maryland Sheep and Wool, booth B23, in the Main Exhibition Hall. Check out the Three Waters Farm board on Ravelry for information about monthly spin alongs, giveaways, and for links to their facebook and twitter feeds, as well as links to Three Waters Farm on Pinterest.
Mary Ann and Stephen have also kindly donated a braid of Falkland (Winter Sunset 7 colorway) for me to use as a prize. Go to the thread and post which of their fiber or yarn colorways or soap scents are your favorites. I’ll draw for winners after March 31.

Episode 100! Mar 18, 2014

Whatcha Finish? nada
Whatcha Makin? Seaweed Socks by Lauren McMordie- String Theory Caper Sock in North Haven
Romy cardigan by ANKESTRICK- Woolen Rabbit WW Kashmir in Birch Beer. sleeves knit flat, alternating skeins, mattress stitch
plain vanilla socks- Vesper Across the Universe, size 0 and 1. Fish Lips Kiss heel by Sox Therapist- started ½ inch before the line on my cardboard foot, fits perfectly.
Summer Dawn cardigan by Andrea Black. Plucky Primo Sport in Vanity. gauge was off by 1 stitch for every 4 inches, so I’m sizing down
Fingering Weight February: prizes! Cloudlover Rambouillet in Iris SweetGeorgia merino/silk in Stillwater
Oldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcast
New stuff: Three Waters Farm- Rooftop Panorama in Polwarth/Silk, and Second Sight on BFL Fireweed Dyeworks Russian Rainbow
I am excited to announce that Three Waters Farm is offering Whatcha Swatchin viewers a 10% off coupon, good for any of the hand dyed fiber, yarns, or goats milk soap in their etsy shop, www.etsy.com/threewatersfarm. Coupon code is good through March 31. Shop updates happen daily, so check back often.
You can see Mary Ann and Stephen in person May 3rd and 4th at Maryland Sheep and Wool, booth B23, in the Main Exhibition Hall. Check out the Three Waters Farm board on Ravelry for information about monthly spin alongs, giveaways, and for links to their facebook and twitter feeds, as well as links to Three Waters Farm on Pinterest.
Mary Ann and Stephen have also kindly donated a braid of Falkland (Winter Sunset 7 colorway) for me to use as a prize. Go to the thread and post which of their fiber or yarn colorways or soap scents are your favorites. I’ll draw for winners after March 31.

Episode 99: It's only Tuesday? Mar 11, 2014

Whatcha Finish? Golden Pear hat by Melissa Thomson- madtosh dk in Celadon and Graphite, size 5 and 6 needles
Whatcha Makin? Seaweed Socks by Lauren McMordie- String Theory Caper Sock in North Haven Romy cardigan by ANKESTRICK- Woolen Rabbit WW Kashmir in Birch Beer plain vanilla socks- Vesper Across the Universe, size 0 and 1. fish lips kiss heel
Spinning Fiber Optic SW Merino/silk in Vineyard. 8 oz total 3ply Three Waters Farm polwarth/silk Tangerine Dream- 300 yards single ply fulled
Fingering Weight February: fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15- tag your projects with “FingeringFeb”
upcoming Oldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcast
Giveaway! Three Waters Farm Falkland- Winter Sunset 7 www.etsy.com/shop/threewatersfarm. Coupon code good through March 31. Shop updates happen daily, so check back often.
You can see Mary Ann and Stephen in person May 3rd and 4th at Maryland Sheep and Wool, booth B23, in the Main Exhibition Hall. Check out the Three Waters Farm board on Ravelry for information about monthly spin alongs, giveaways, and for links to their facebook and twitter feeds, as well as links to Three Waters Farm on Pinterest.

Episode 98: So much to show Mar 05, 2014

Whatcha Makin? Seaweed Socks by Lauren McMordie- String Theory Caper Sock in North Haven Romy cardigan by ANKESTRICK- Woolen Rabbit WW Kashmir in Birch Beer plain vanilla socks- Vesper Across the Universe, size 0 and 1
Sirka row counter
Spinning Fiber Optic SW Merino/silk in Vineyard. 8 oz total 3ply Three Waters Farm polwarth/silk in Tangerine Dream
Fingering Weight February: fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15- tag your projects with “FingeringFeb”
upcoming Oldest Anything KAL- April and May with Deep Blue Renegade podcast
Captain Philips The Americans
Three Waters Farm is offering Whatcha Swatchin viewers a 10% off coupon, good for any of the hand dyed fiber, yarns, or goats milk soap in their etsy shop, www.etsy.com/threewatersfarm. Shop updates happen daily, so check back often.
You can see Mary Ann and Stephen in person May 3rd and 4th at Maryland Sheep and Wool, booth B23, in the Main Exhibition Hall. Check out the Three Waters Farm board on Ravelry for information about monthly spin alongs, giveaways, and for links to their facebook and twitter feeds, as well as links to Three Waters Farm on Pinterest.
Blip/iTunes UPDATE! Starting next week, I am changing feeds for itunes distribution. If it doesn’t change automatically, you can find the new feed at feeds.feedburner.whatchaswatchinpodcast or search itunes for “Whatcha Swatchin Podcast”, NOT just “Whatcha Swatchin” If you watch through the blog or Blip, nothing will change.

Episode 97: Monogamy Really Works! Feb 25, 2014

Whatcha Finish? Stasis Pullover by Leila Raabe- Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Snowbound and Cast Iron, size 2, 3, and 4 needles. Tubular bind off
Method for carrying floats in fair isle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajppfcE_HAA
Whatcha Makin? Seaweed Socks by Lauren McMordie- String Theory Caper Sock in North Haven Romy cardigan by ANKESTRICK- Woolen Rabbit WW Kashmir in Birch Beer
Fingering Weight February: fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15- tag your projects with “FingeringFeb”
Whatcha get? Hazel Knits Entice MCN in Hoppy Blonde
Blip/iTunes UPDATE! Starting next week, I am changing feeds for itunes distribution. If it doesn’t change automatically, you can find the new feed at feeds.feedburner.whatchaswatchinpodcast or search itunes for “Whatcha Swatchin Podcast”, NOT just “Whatcha Swatchin” If you watch through the blog or Blip, nothing will change.

Test Feb 24, 2014

Episode 96: Snowbound Stasis Feb 17, 2014

No show notes this week- feel free to message me (oohfancypants) on Ravelry.

Episode 95: More Snow Dancing Feb 11, 2014

Whatcha Finish? Long Sands Cardigan- Malabrigo Mecha in Teal Feather, size 10.5 needles, alternating skeins Striped scarf- Loop batt “Emily” and Valley Yarns Sheffield in Oatmeal, size 8 needles
Whatcha Makin? Stasis Pullover by Leila Raabe- Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Snowbound and Cast Iron, size 2, 3, and 4 needles
Method for carrying floats in fair isle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajppfcE_HAA
Fingering Weight February: fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15- tag your projects with “FingeringFeb”
Whatcha get? Fibernymph Bounce in Leprechaun Vesper in Love Story

Episode 94: Best week EVER! Jan 28, 2014

Whatcha Finish? September Morn by Thea Colman- tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needles. steam blocked- worked perfectly! mattress stitched about 2 inches around upper arm
Whatcha Makin? Long Sands Cardigan- Malabrigo Mecha in Teal Feather, size 10.5 needles, alternating skeins Striped scarf- Loop batt “Emily” and Valley Yarns Sheffield in Oatmeal, size 8 needles
Spinning Fibernymph BFL/Silk in Erin- two matching gradient skeins, 102 and 94 yards each Fiber Optic pencil roving- SW merino and silk, Vineyard colorway- 2 ply
Fingering Weight February: fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15
Woolen Rabbit Grace in Tiger Lily, WW Kashmir in Birch Beer and Grey Goose package from Molly- Homespun podcast and AHomespunHouse etsy shop Plucky primo worsted One Hit Wonder Dyakcraft Needles
no knead bread

Episode 93: Snow? Jan 20, 2014

Whatcha Finish? Rayas cowl- cast on 240 on size 7’s with Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Silver Fox and Flannel Pajamas handspun socks-Woolgatherings Polwarth/Silk navajo plied- 40 stitches, size 4 needles, short row heel
Whatcha Makin? September Morn by Thea Colman- tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needles
Fingering Weight February: fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15- I may start Ravellenics early...
Thinking about Vesper socks on size 1 and 0 needles...thoughts?
Contemporary hat from Jayme Sirka Row counter Fat Squirrel bag
Blip update- no longer feeding to itunes. You can watch through the blog, through Blip, or through an RSS reader like Feedly. Here is a tutorial on how I use it. I can also post a link to a downloadable file of the episode, if enough people request it
Feedly Tutorial:

Knitting Butterflies podcast Stitch by Stitch video podcast with Kim

Episode 92: Lots of Coughing Jan 14, 2014

Whatcha Finish? Thick and Quick Mittens by Christa Casebeer- Pigeonroof Studios SW merino handspun in “Lydia”- spun quick and lofty, navajo plied. Front of cuff in stockinette, size 10 needles Sport weight stripy socks- Fancy Pants Fiber Snazzy Sport, Miss Chanandler Bong colorway, 52 stitches on size 2s
Whatcha Makin? September Morn by Thea Colman- tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needles- finished body! Rayas cowl- cast on 240 on size 7’s with Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Silver Fox and Flannel Pajamas handspun socks-Woolgatherings Polwarth/Silk navajo plied- 40 stitches, size 4 needles, short row heel Citron- handspun Loop batt in Black Cherry 100% merino
Team Sasquatch
Fingering Weight February: fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15

Episode 91: Sissy Dog and Sissy Town Jan 06, 2014

Whatcha Finish? Barley hat out of handspun Merino/Bamboo single ply-
Whatcha Makin? September Morn by Thea Colman- large cowl, size 37.25- tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needles Rayas cowl- cast on 240 on size 7’s with Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Silver Fox and Flannel Pajamas handspun socks-Woolgatherings Polwarth/Silk navajo plied- 40 stitches, size 4 needles, short row heel with other end of the ball to maintain stripes
Spinning Gale’s Art BFL Swirl Fibernymph BFL/Silk in “Erin”

Episode 90: Totally Tubular, Dude! Dec 30, 2013

Whatcha Finish? 2 more pairs of ballet flats for xmas gifts
Whatcha Makin? September Morn by Thea Colman- large cowl, size 37.25- tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needles Rayas cowl- cast on 240 on size 7’s with Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Silver Fox and Flannel Pajamas Noro Striped Scarf for Kyle- size 7, Knit Picks Chroma worsted in Seaweed and Fossil- tubular cast on from Knitty Barley hat out of handspun Merino/Bamboo single ply- Judy’s Magic Tubular cast on, size 6 and 8 needles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITM9Zodn-Uk
Whatcha Get? Jennie the Potter earrings gift certificates to Loopy Ewe, Woolen Rabbit, and Mr. Yarn
a look back at 2013: Became a shawl knitter finished 38 projects not much knitting time, with wedding planning and dyeing business favorite FOs: Beatnik, Rikke hat, Pendulum, Lady Marple
2014 Goals
8 sweaters, including: Willamette September Morn in tosh DK Stasis in Loft Long Sands Cardigan in Mecha On the Grass Twylem fingering or sport weight cardigan
infinity scarf with Chalet finish my Citron finish the Loop scarf
Spin more regularly! Finish spinning for a sweater Knit 3 skeins of handspun

Episode 89: Knitting with Pencils Dec 16, 2013

Whatcha Finish? Gray duffers- Patons Wool in Dark Grey mix and Dark Grey marl my Duffers- WOTA Onyx Heather and Papaya Heather Greg’s Duffers - WOTA Lava Heather and Pumice Heather Windschief hats by Stephen West- Madelinetosh DK in Graphite
Whatcha Makin?
Whatcha Get? KnitPicks Chroma worsted - Seaweed and Fossil, for a Noro Striped Scarf KnitPicks Andean Treasure in Fog for a hat Another Crafty Girl Punky Brewster on Strong Sock from destash

Episode 88: Geeking Out over Weather Models Dec 09, 2013

Whatcha Finish? Tuesday Night Cowl by Susan Lawrence- 45 stitches on size 10.5 needles- Malabrigo chunky in Polar Morn, took 3 skeins, blocked in hot water
Felted Duffers- Knit Picks WOTA in Brass Heather (75 g doubled) and Onyx Heather (90 g tripled). mods from basaltimum and Bruins duffers in WOTA Coal and Caution
Rikke Hat- Manos de Uruguay Maxima in Ion colorway, size 5 and 8 needles. cast on 91 stitches flat, every 13th stitch is slipped
Whatcha Makin? gray duffers- Patons Wool in Dark Grey mix and Dark Grey marl will cast on Windschiefs soon
Whatcha Get? Mr. Yarn had another sale… - 7 skeins Malabrigo Mecha in Teal Feather, for Long Sands Cardigan - Madtosh DK in Graphite for a man gift ebay knitting needles - came two days late but seem fine
Teaching was fun!

Episode 87: Hello Hiro Dec 02, 2013

Whatcha Finish? Hiro by Julia Farwell Clay, out of Berroco Vintage in Fennel and Juniper, Mochi. size 36, size 6, 7, and 8 needles. Ripped out 13 rows of the yoke after doing the wrong chart
Whatcha Makin? frogged the Gaptastic Cowl and cast on the Tuesday Night Cowl by Susan Lawrence- cast on 45 stitches on size 10.5 needles, doing slightly smaller cables
Rikke Hat- Manos de Uruguay Maxima in Ion colorway, size 5 and 8 needles. cast on 91 stitches flat, every 13th stitch is slipped
swatched for September Morn- tosh DK in Celadon- feels cottony until washed
Whatcha Get? Black Friday at Fibre Space: 8 skeins Shelter in Thistle 2 skeins Shelter in Plume Classic Elite Mountaintop Chalet Cephalopod Traveller in Petrified Forest Sweet Fibre Merino Twist DK in Fossil Manos Maxima in Ion Winter Berry Lavishea Patons yarn from Michaels
ebay knitting needles
Homespun Podcast with Clare and Molly

Episode 86: Knitsgiving Nov 26, 2013

Episode 85: Chuffed by Duffers Nov 19, 2013

Episode 84: French Whiskey Nov 05, 2013

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