Episode 49: A Quick Update before Christmas

Whatcha Finish?
Star-Crossed Slouchy Beret, out of Plymouth Happy Feet DK
Owl puff by Retrolemon, filled with balsam fir

Whatcha Makin?
Beatnik: size sm, replaced cables with staghorn cable
Pendulum: used Garter Tab cast on

Whatcha get?
   
No episode next week- look for one around the 30th


Beatnik KAL going though January 10th. Tag with TurkeyBeatnikKAL
prizes:  
-  Dyeabolical Strong Arm Skinny in the ‘I Love Rock N Roll’ colorway, donated by Megan (justrunknit)
-  any pattern of your choice giftable on Ravelry
-chart keeper donated by Allison

Episode 48: Mind=Blown, Sweater=Frogged

 

Whatcha Finish?
xmas socks: Lollipop Yarns FaLaLaLaLa, size 0s (2.0mm), toe up afterthought heel socks
For Good hat with Tempted Good Girl Dreamy held doubled

Whatcha Makin?
Beatnik

Whatcha get?
RAPs:
    -Thin Ice by Lala
    -Indicum Pullover by Hillary Smith Callis, gifted by Manda (knitpsycho/hellolovely)
    -Olive Basket by Amy Miller, gifted by Dana (craftygirl83)
    -Shawn the Shelf Elf by Kimberly Gintar, gifted by Julie (BeardieLove)
    -Bristol Hat by Amy Christoffers, gifted by Brian (briandavid918)
Neighborhood Fiber Company Rustic Fingering in Charles Center
won a skein of Malabrigo Rasta in Paris Night colorway from www.mryarn.com
jumbo needles!
bag from The Ploverbird etsy shop


Fit to Flatter class with Amy Herzog at Fibre Space


Beatnik KAL going though January 10th. Tag with TurkeyBeatnikKAL
prizes:  
-  Dyeabolical Strong Arm Skinny in the ‘I Love Rock N Roll’ colorway, donated by Megan (justrunknit)
-  any pattern of your choice giftable on Ravelry
-chart keeper donated by Allison

Episode 47: Bad at Talking Emotions

Whatcha Finish?
Jerry the Musical Monkey by Rebecca Danger

Whatcha Makin?
xmas socks: Lollipop Yarns FaLaLaLaLa, size 0s (2.0mm), toe up afterthought heel socks
Beatnik
For Good hat with Tempted Good Girl Dreamy held doubled

Whatcha get?
RAP:  Women’s Aran sweater from Blue Sky Alpacas, gifted by Natalie (coolwaterhotsun) of the ArtScienceNatureKnit podcast (watch her podcast and awesome rap!)
Christmas Trio by Miss Aine Designs, gifted from kattepus
Crosswords at the Coffee Shop by Karrie Steinmetz, gifted by Cindy (cinnymom)
Burrard by Glenna C. from knitabulls
Raw Honey Mitts by Alicia Plum, from craftypepper

Beatnik KAL going though January 10th. Tag with TurkeyBeatnikKAL
prizes:  
-  Dyeabolical Strong Arm Skinny in the ‘I Love Rock N Roll’ colorway, donated by Megan (justrunknit)
-  any pattern of your choice giftable on Ravelry
-chart keeper donated by Allison

knitting vigil for Karrie on Saturday, time TBA, check her Rav board (thanks yarn-yakker for the info)

Episode 46: Finally Socially Acceptable to do "Christmas"

Whatcha Finish?
Simple Baby Cap 1 by Susan B Anderson, size 7 needles

Whatcha Makin?
xmas socks: Lollipop Yarns FaLaLaLaLa, size 0s (2.0mm), toe up afterthought heel socks
Jerry the Musical Monkey by Rebecca Danger
Beatnik

Whatcha get?
Fibre Space Black Friday
balsam fir for owl puff gifts from The Herbal Nook

Beatnik KAL officially starting on Thanksgiving-January 10th. Tag with TurkeyBeatnikKAL

Episode 45: Is My Dog Alive?

Whatcha Finish?
Roz sock for Kyle
Beatnik swatch

Whatcha Makin?
xmas socks: Lollipop Yarns FaLaLaLaLa, size 0s (2.0mm), toe up afterthought heel socks
Jerry the Musical Monkey by Rebecca Danger
Simple Baby Cap 1 by Susan B Anderson, size 7 needles

Whatcha Spin?
Unwind SW Merino in Boysenberry, 235 yards 2-ply

Whatcha get?
For Good hat by Megan Williams, KAL going until Dec. 31

Beatnik KAL officially starting on Thanksgiving-January 10th. Tag with TurkeyBeatnikKAL, and join the VKN on Sunday at 8pm EST!

Episode 44: Single Parenting

Whatcha Finish?
Slouchy Copy Cat Hat by Terra Jamieson- cast on 96 stitches

Whatcha Makin?
xmas socks: Lollipop Yarns FaLaLaLaLa, size 0s (2.0mm), toe up afterthought heel socks
striped Loop scarf- Valley Yarns Amherst in Oatmeal, striped with a Loop batt on size 8 needles

Beatnik KAL officially starting on Thanksgiving-January 10th

Episode 43: A Wee Sweater Break

Whatcha Finish?
Aidez cardigan by Cirilia Rose- size 10 needles, Cascade Eco #8049
Honey headband: Shalimar Yarn Breathless in Wisteria, held doubled, size 7 needles, 86 stitches

Whatcha Makin?
Slouchy Copy Cat Hat by Terra Jamieson- ripping out, re-casting on with wider band
xmas socks: Lollipop Yarns FaLaLaLaLa, size 0s (2.0mm), toe up afterthought heel socks


Beatnik KAL officially starting on November 20th-January 10th

Episode 42: Hurrication

Episode 41: Rhinebeck Withdrawal

Whatcha Makin?
Aidez cardigan by Cirilia Rose- size 10 needles, Cascade Eco #8049
Vanilla Bean Striped Socks by me, with Vesper Holiday Blitz and Tempted dreamy. Free pattern (recipe) is now available
Basic handspun stockinette mitts, Knit By Design Falkland in Gratitude. CO 36 on size 5 needles, switched to 6s


Rhinebeck recap
Into the Whirled: 3 skeins Manchester base 22.28, Shetland fiber in Candy Bracelet
Loop batt: Orchids colorway
Three Feet of Fiber from Frabjous Fibers
undyed BFL (6 oz)
JessaLu bag
Beer store! “Half Time”
Space Cadet
saw a Traveling Sweater sample at The Fold, going to order Blue Moon Fiber Arts Woobu


Start Spinning Giveaway
Spindle and bits of fiber. To enter the raffle, just reply to the thread (one entry per person)


Sweater KAL prize drawings!
1. $10 in patterns on Ravelry
2. One pattern on Ravelry up to $10 (donated by tashbalaz)
3. 1 skein Malabrigo Arroyo in Chispas
4. Stitch markers from craftyknitter7 (sgates7 on esty)
5. Color Grid by Gail Callahan, donated by aahoward

Vanilla Bean Striping Socks- Free Pattern

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Vanilla Bean Striped Socks

I created this pattern while knitting a(nother) pair of plain vanilla socks in self-striping yarn. I wanted something a little different but equally mindless, and this technique fit the bill.

This pattern is really more of a recipe- it assumes that you have experience knitting socks, and does not have instructions for any particular toe or heel. It is written for toe up socks on two circulars, but could easily be modified for top down and/or magic loop. Any weight of self-striping yarn will work, if you adjust your stitch count and needle size. 

Yarn: Self-striping yarn with enough yardage for socks. Sample sock knit in Knitterly Things Vesper, in the Holiday Blitz colorway
Optional: Coordinating yarn of the same weight for toe, heel, and cuff (Sample uses Tempted Good Grrl in Dreamy)

Needles: Whatever gives you the right gauge for socks with your chosen yarn (Sample is knit on two US 1 (2.25mm) 24” circular needles)

Instructions:

Toe:

Using the coordinating color, cast on and knit a toe. I like the Seam Free Rounded Toe by Lynne Ashton.

Foot:

Switch to main color, starting at the beginning of a stripe. Knit in stockinette until you reach the beginning of the next color. 

Knit until the color change. Begin a slip 1, knit one repeat until the end of the stitches on that needle.  This will now be the instep needle.  On the second needle, knit plain- this is your sole needle. On the instep needle, finish the S1, K1 pattern until you reach the first stitch that you slipped on the previous round. Knit plain on both needles until you reach the next color change.

When you get to the next stripe, you will repeat the S1, K1 pattern, making sure that the slip stitches line up with the slip stitches from the previous stripe. 

Heel:

Use your favorite heel.  I knit a short row heel in a coordinating color, but you may prefer to do an afterthought heel to preserve the striping pattern.

Leg: Using main color, continue knitting in stockinette until the next color change. Complete one full round of the slip 1, knit 1 pattern (on both the front and back needles.  Continue this at every new stripe until 1 inch past your heel.

Increase row: K1, M1, knit to last stitch, M1, K1.  Repeat on second needle. (4 stitches increased)

Continue knitting leg until you reach desired length. Knit 2 inches of ribbing and bind off loosely. 

See the pattern page on Ravelry here.

Episode 40: Almost Rhinebeck Time!

Episode 39: Booo-S Airways

Whatcha Makin?
Aidez cardigan by Cirilia Rose- size 10 needles, Cascade Eco #8049, Celtic Cast On KAL
Honey Cowl by Ann Maria with Mal Rios in Aguas, size 8 needles
Whiskey’s sweater planning stages
Vanilla Bean Socks- my own pattern, with Vesper Holiday Blitz and Tempted dreamy

Whatcha spin?
Wild Hare Fiber Studio Faux Cashmere, Sugar Maple colorway, approx. 200 yards 2 ply fractal spun

Whatcha Get?
Fiber from Retha:  Unwind Superwash Merino in Boysenberry, and Fibernymph BFL/Silk in Erin
Lollipop Yarn FaLaLaLaLa
Wedding dress!
Yarn bowl was from June at Rising Sun Earthworks
Podcast buttons! from Tiny Peach Buttons on Etsy- super reasonable and fixed my picture for free!
   
Sweater KAL going on until October 15th- will close the board the morning of Oct. 16 and draw names the following Monday.
Tag your sweaters with WSfallsweaterKAL

Fundraiser for Sara (singularknitter on Ravelry)- raising money for Susan G Komen 3 Day walk on October 12-14. Her goal is $2300. Every $5 donation enters you into the prize pool. Ends on October 11th.

Episode 38: Fiber

Episode 37: Self Striping Sock Yarn Sucked Me In!

Whatcha Finish?
Coler Mitts by Stephen West with Madelinetosh Sport in Fig: modified Russian bind off too floppy. Will use the rest of the yarn for Jerry the Musical Monkey

Sock surgery on Amelie socks and Ampersands

Whatcha Makin?
Aidez cardigan by Cirilia Rose-  size 10 needles out of Cascade Eco in 8049.  Celtic Cast On Aidez KAL
Honey Cowl by Ann Maria with Mal Rios in Aguas, size 8 needles
Plain vanilla socks with Spartickes Dyes yarn in Roz, traditional heel flap and gusset, size 1 (2.25)
Charade socks by  Sandra Park with Vesper Holiday Blitz and Tempted dreamy

Whatcha Get?
New Hiya Hiya sock needles and cable connectors
Canon Hand Dyes Jane Base
Ladybug Fiber Company Mesa Sunrise
Goth Socks Ricin Base

Coming soon: Never Have I Ever KAL
   
Sweater KAL going on until October 15th

tag your sweaters with WSfallsweaterKAL

 stitch markers from Sue (craftyknitter7), http://www.etsy.com/shop/sgates7

Fundraiser for Sara (singularknitter on Ravelry)- raising money for Susan G Komen 3 Day walk on October 12-14. Her goal is $2300. Every $5 donation enters you into the prize pool. Ends on October 11th.

Episode 36: All the Things

Whatcha Makin?
Honey Cowl by Ann Maria with Mal Rios in Aguas, size 8 needles
Plain vanilla socks with Spartickes Dyes yarn in Roz
Coler Mitts by Stephen West with Madelinetosh Sport in Fig
Current sweater by Cecily MacDonald in Valley Yarns Charlemont Kettle Dye, Whipple Blue, size 5 needles
Charade socks by  Sandra Park with Vesper Holiday Blitz and Tempted dreamy

Whatcha spinning?
Knit by Design Falkland- Gratitude colorway, 160 yards fractal spun 2ply, for mitts

Coming soon: Never Have I Ever KAL
    Aidez cardigan by Cirilia Rose, ordered Cascade Eco

Sweater KAL going on until October 15th

tag your sweaters with WSfallsweaterKAL

Fundraiser for Sara (singularknitter on Ravelry)- raising money for Susan G Komen 3 Day walk on October 12-14. Her goal is $2300. Every $5 donation enters you into the prize pool. Ends on October 11th.

Episode 35: I Love My Peasy

Whatcha Finish?
Peasy pattern by Heidi Kirrmaier, out of Fibre Company Acadia in Lupine, size 5 needles

Whatcha Makin?
Honey Cowl by Ann Maria with Mal Rios in Aguas, size 8 needles
Plain vanilla socks with Spartickes Dyes yarn in Roz
Coler Mitts by Stephen West with Madelinetosh Sport in Fig
Current sweater by Cecily MacDonald in Valley Yarns Charlemont Kettle Dye, Whipple Blue, size 5 needles

Whatcha get?
Vesper in Verbena

Sweater KAL going on until October 15th

tag your sweaters with WSfallsweaterKAL

Fundraiser for Sara (singularknitter on Ravelry)- raising money for Susan G Komen 3 Day walk on October 12-14. Her goal is $2300. Every $5 donation enters you into the prize pool. Ends on October 11th.

Episode 34: Gussets, heel flaps, and other things

Whatcha Finish?
Thermis with Malabrigo Twist in Zinc, size 7 needles

Whatcha Makin?
Peasy pattern by Heidi Kirrmaier, out of Fibre Company Acadia in Lupine, size 5 needles
Honey Cowl by Ann Maria with Mal Rios in Aguas
Ribbed socks with Spartickes Dyes yarn in Roz

What's next?

Stripey socks with Vesper and coordinating color?

Whatcha get?
shoes!

Sweater KAL going on until October 15th

tag your sweaters with WSfallsweaterKAL

Fundraiser for Sara (singularknitter on Ravelry)- raising money for Susan G Komen 3 Day walk on October 12-14. Her goal is $2300. Every $5 donation enters you into the prize pool. Ends on October 11th.

Episode 33: Time for Real Life

Whatcha Finish?
Striped toe up socks with short row heel out of Hiwassee Creek Dyeworks Sassafras Sock, Jack Frost colorway

Whatcha Makin?
Peasy  by Heidi Kirrmaier, out of Fibre Company Acadia in Lupine, size 5 needles
Thermis with Malabrigo Twist in Zinc, size 7 needles

Whatcha get?
2 Crafty Girls club shipment: Another Crafty Girl Strong Sock, "SFX" colorway
Spartickes Dyes yarn: Will and Grace base in the Roz colorway
buttons

Awesome Craftsy class:  Spinning Dyed Fibers by Felicia Lo
Down Cellar Studio podcast

Christmas knitting idea: Toys or pillows stuffed with balsam fir (possibly these owls)

Sweater KAL going on until October 15th

tag your sweaters with WSfallsweaterKAL

Fundraiser for Sara (singularknitter on Ravelry)- raising money for Susan G Komen 3 Day walk on October 12-14. Her goal is $2300. Every $5 donation enters you into the prize pool. Ends on October 11th.

Episode 32: The Last Week

Whatcha Finish?
Breakwater sweater: Another Crafty Girl Merino Sock in Bulbasaur, Tosh Sock in French Grey, size 7 needles

Whatcha Makin?
Peasy by Heidi Kirrmaier, out of Fibre Company Acadia in Lupine, size 5 needles

Whatcha spinning?
Knit By Design Polwarth in “Berries and Biscotti” colorway- thick singles

Sweater KAL going on until October 15th
Prizes!   -Ravelry pattern up to $10
    - Malabrigo Arroyo in Chispas
    tashbalaz donated a Ravelry pattern up to $10

aahoward donated a color grid

* new prize! Stitch markers donated by craftyknitter7, Etsy shop: sgates7

Fundraiser for Sara (singularknitter on Ravelry)- raising money for Susan G Komen 3 Day walk on October 12-14. Her goal is $2300. Every $5 donation enters you into the prize pool. Ends on October 11th.

Episode 31: Home Is Where the Yarn Is

Whatcha Makin?
Breakwater sweater: ACG Merino Sock in Bulbasaur, Tosh Sock in French Grey, size 7 needles

Whatcha Get?
Peasy pattern by Heidi Kirrmaier, gifted from Anna (sweetapples)

Sweater KAL going on until October 15th
Prizes!   -Ravelry pattern up to $10
    - Malabrigo Arroyo in Chispas
    -tashbalaz donated a Ravelry pattern up to $10
    -aahoward donated a color grid

500 member giveway
-$10 gift card to Mr. Yarn or $10 in patterns:  indigodogmt

Goal Check-in Giveaway 
Knit Picks Gloss DK: RethaKnitsalot
Berroco Vintage DK:  sosknitting

Fundraiser for Sara (singularknitter on Ravelry)- raising money for Susan G Komen 3 Day walk on October 12-14. Her goal is $2300. Every $5 donation enters you into the prize pool. Ends on October 11th. All the info will be posted here