Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Episode 78: Kids are Germy



Whatcha Finish?
Pleated Ballet Flats by Cocoknits
Lady Marple sweater by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne, tosh vintage in Dr. Zhivago’s Sky, size 8 needles.


Whatcha Makin?
Rikke Hat by Sarah Young - tosh Merino DK in Byzantine, knit flat on size 4 and 6 needles
Casting on for the Williamette jacket by Amy Christophers, in Berroco Blackstone Tweed


Whatcha Get?
Berroco Vintage in Fennel for the Hiro
Hiya Hiya Sharps- large set from kyarns.com (and they were $64 :-)


Giveaway: Deborah Tomasello’s Colorwork book-  drew the winner

New Giveaway: Win a $7 gift certificate to Cocoknits (for the Pleated Ballet Flats or another pattern of your choice) by telling us what your most worn FO is.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Episode 77: Breaking Out the Sweaters








I made a big mistake! I said that the designer of Wrapped in Color (the e-book that is a giveaway prize) was designed by Deborah Robson, when in fact it was written by Deborah Tomasello. I am SO sorry for the error!
 
Whatcha Finish?
Roz socks for Kyle!
Seaweed Sock done



Whatcha Makin?
Lady Marple sweater by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne, tosh vintage in Dr. Zhivago’s Sky, size 8 needles.


Whatcha Get?
Berroco Vintage for the Hiro
Berroco Blackstone Tweed for Willamette (30% off!)



Giveaway: Deborah Tomasello’s Colorwork book- one more week!


knitting in the circle with Looped :-)


Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Episode 76: Sweaters!





Whatcha Makin?
Lady Marple sweater by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne, tosh vintage in Dr. Zhivago’s Sky, size 8 needles. Plan on modifying the shoulders and adding grosgrain ribbon
swatch for class

Whatcha Get?
Knit Picks Stroll Tweed and Dishie
patterns: Hiro and Long Sands Cardigan


Giveaway: Deborah Tomasello's Wrapped in Color e-book

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Episode 75: FO of the Year

Whatcha Finish?
Still Light Tunic by Veera Valimaki in Berocco Ultra Alpaca Fine in Oceanic Mix!!! (unblocked)

Whatcha Makin?
Seaweed Socks by Lauren McMordie (lemknitcrochet) in String Theory Caper Sock in North Haven on size 1 (2.25)
Pleated Ballet Flats by Cocoknits, City Tweed HW in Tahitian Pearl, size 7 needles
Roz socks- Spartickes Dyes Roz colorway, top down, started with 64 but went to 68 on foot
Lady Marple sweater by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne, tosh vintage in Dr. Zhivago’s Sky, size 8 needles. Plan on modifying the shoulders and adding grosgrain ribbon

Whatcha Get?
buttons from Buttons, Buttons, Buttons in Sydney
bag from Girl Cave Bags
Blurred Lines socks by Megan Williams
Herbaceous Socks by Emily Estrada

Fancy Pants Fiber plans- update on Sept 11th at 9pm EST, and then moving to monthly updates
Australia highlights and where I've been all month

upcoming fun:
class on Sunday and Looped with Alana Dakos
Shenandoah, Rhinebeck,  Zombie Knitpocalypse, and (hopefully) SSK